Boys Vegvisir Viking Shirt

The Boys Vegvisir Celtic Shirt is a characterful boys Viking style medieval shirt designed with natural texture, comfort and heritage-inspired detailing in mind. Made from heavyweight 100% cotton slub, the fabric has a visible handwoven texture and a linen-like feel, giving the shirt an earthy, traditional appearance while remaining breathable and comfortable to wear.

The neckline has been intentionally finished with a slightly raw edge to emphasise the natural character of the fabric, while the lace-up front adds to its medieval and folklore-inspired feel. Wooden buttons and practical buttoned sleeve tabs allow the sleeves to be rolled and secured, making the shirt easy to wear across different seasons.

At the chest, the embroidered Vegvisir symbol adds a distinctive Nordic-inspired detail, giving the design an old-world feel. The Vegvísir is an Icelandic magical stave traditionally associated with guidance and protection, intended to help its bearer find their way through difficult conditions.

✔ Style: Boys Viking style medieval shirt with Celtic and Nordic influence

✔ Material: 100% heavyweight Cotton Slub

✔ Fabric: Handwoven texture with a natural linen-like appearance

✔ Colour: Natural unbleached off-white

✔ Embroidery: Vegvisir-inspired embroidered chest symbol

✔ Neckline: Lace-up neckline with intentionally raw-edged finish

✔ Sleeves: Short sleeves with buttoned roll-up tab detail

✔ Buttons: Natural wooden buttons

✔ Feel: Breathable, textured and comfortable against the skin

✔ Fit: Relaxed fit designed for easy movement

✔ Irish Design: Designed by Celtic Fusion in the West of Ireland

🧷 We source all fabrics personally and seek the highest quality traditional style fabrics possible. We do our best to source the most natural, hand spun and traditionally woven textiles. Care Instructions: Hand wash or machine wash at a handwash or delicate setting in cool water, wash with similar colours and line dry out of direct sunlight.

🧵This has been designed by the designer and founder of Celtic Fusion; Regina Tierney. Her inspiration comes from her home place in County Clare in the West of Ireland where the Celtic Fusion Studio is based. Celtic Fusion was designed to create a connection to nature through unique clothing. The designs are inspired by Celtic spirituality and ancient paganism - beliefs centered around the natural world and the cycle of life. So, naturally, sustainability and ethics are a top priority in the construction of the clothing you purchase. We hope to create a new standard for the impact of fashion with our choice of fabrics, construction processes, and positive work practices. Our production would not be possible without our skilled team in India where Irish designer Regina Tierney works for 3 months of each year over-seeing our entire work process and production in every element to create our ethical designs.

What is Cotton Slub Fabric?
Cotton Slub is medium-weight cotton that boasts a thick, durable weave, promising both strength and sophistication. Each piece exudes an old-world charm reminiscent of rustic linen, making it an exquisite choice for those who appreciate natural textiles with premium quality. Know more about Cotton Slub here.

🍀 The Vegvisir Symbol is an ancient Nordic symbol recognised as the viking compass with eight Viking rune staves radiating out in a circle from the central point representing the cardinal (North, South, West, East) and intercardinal directions (Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast) along with more in depth magical meaning behind each rune stave. It was believed, if this sign is carried, one will never lose one’s way in storms or bad weather, even when the way is not known.

Cotton Slub and Handwoven Cotton Care Instructions

Our cotton fabrics are natural, breathable with a soft textured finish. Machine wash gently at 20°C or hand wash in cool water using a mild / natural detergent. Wash with similar colours and reshape while damp. Hang or lay flat to dry naturally. Do not tumble dry, as this may cause shrinkage and wear to the fibres. Line dry only out of direct sunlight. Iron on a medium setting.