Aarhus Mask Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt

The Aarhus Mask design is our take on the mammen style carving on a runestone from Aarhus in Denmark.

The granite stone has been dated to around 970-1020. It was found in 1850 in the foundation of a water mill that had burned down where it had been used as a cornerstone. 

The inscription from the stone is thought to translate as: Gunnulfr and Eygautr/Auðgautr and Áslakr and Hrólfr raised this stone in memory of Fúl, their partner, who died when kings fought.

Academics think  that "when kings fought" refers to the Battle of Svolder.

The sleeve motifs are Ring Chain in the Borre style. This can be seen on metalwork such as belt fittings, and stone carvings from the Isle of Man, and Britain.

The style is named after Borre in Vestfold, Norway, where the style was used to decorate gilt bronze harness mounts that were found in a boat grave. The style was used across the Viking world from the 9th through the 10th century.

This design is printed on a 100% cotton black long sleeve t-shirt, and is available in sizes S to 5XL.

Our Aarhus Mask t-shirt is designed and printed by us in Scotland.