Emma "Bruni" Boast MA
Archaeological Finds and Archives Technician, University of York.
Early Medieval (Viking-Age) Archaeologist. Small Finds, Finds Archiving and Post-Excavation Specialist. Internationally Award Winning Nalbinding Master Craftsman. Heritage Crafts Specialist. Nalbound Reconstructive Crafts. Textiles and Artefacts.
Specialisms in Viking Age burial customs & artefacts, metalworking, small finds, organic material craft culture in the British Isles from 793 AD-1066 AD (410 AD-1066 AD).
Highly Skilled in Archaeological Finds and Archive Prep. Experienced in Commercial, Community, Heritage Educational and Higher Education Settings.
Nalbinding Master Craftsman at Nidavellnir Nalbinding.
Member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen UK, Heritage Craft Association UK and Exarc International and the Finds Research Group.
Available for Independent Research, Consultations regarding TV and Heritage Portrayals, Viking-Age Nalbinding and Nalbound Recreations, Museum Replicas and Displays, Collaborative Projects in Heritage Interpretation and Archaeology.
Instagram: @Nidavellnir_Nalbinding_UK
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Nidavellnir
Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/nidavellnir
Redbubble Archaeology/Nalbinding Merchandise:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/emmaboast2022/shop
Supervisors: Dr Steve Ashby and Dr Søren Sinbaek
Phone: 07787428935
Early Medieval (Viking-Age) Archaeologist. Small Finds, Finds Archiving and Post-Excavation Specialist. Internationally Award Winning Nalbinding Master Craftsman. Heritage Crafts Specialist. Nalbound Reconstructive Crafts. Textiles and Artefacts.
Specialisms in Viking Age burial customs & artefacts, metalworking, small finds, organic material craft culture in the British Isles from 793 AD-1066 AD (410 AD-1066 AD).
Highly Skilled in Archaeological Finds and Archive Prep. Experienced in Commercial, Community, Heritage Educational and Higher Education Settings.
Nalbinding Master Craftsman at Nidavellnir Nalbinding.
Member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen UK, Heritage Craft Association UK and Exarc International and the Finds Research Group.
Available for Independent Research, Consultations regarding TV and Heritage Portrayals, Viking-Age Nalbinding and Nalbound Recreations, Museum Replicas and Displays, Collaborative Projects in Heritage Interpretation and Archaeology.
Instagram: @Nidavellnir_Nalbinding_UK
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Nidavellnir
Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/nidavellnir
Redbubble Archaeology/Nalbinding Merchandise:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/emmaboast2022/shop
Supervisors: Dr Steve Ashby and Dr Søren Sinbaek
Phone: 07787428935
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Videos by Emma "Bruni" Boast MA
The aim of this presentation is to highlight Nalbinding as a Viking-Age craft, inform and educate others, so that a wider discussion can be had.
I hope you enjoy!
Thesis Chapters by Emma "Bruni" Boast MA
Historical evidence from Saga’s and historical accounts for this period will be used to enhance the vibrancy of the Viking shield and show the role of it as a symbolic object within Viking Society.
This is an ever evolving topic of study and it has opened up new areas for investigation as well as the potential for further cataloging and re-evaluation of Viking age archaeology throughout the 8th-11th centuries.
Papers by Emma "Bruni" Boast MA
Between the 9th of May 2018 and the 4th June 2017 York Archaeological Trust conducted a watching brief at Gypsey Race Park, Bridlington (TA 1778 6675). The work was undertaken for ESH Construction to help inform a planning application that was under consideration by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council (DC/16/0328/REG3). This was based on a Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) produced by YAT.
This desk-based assessment (DBA) shows there is the potential for archaeological deposits from the Roman period to Modern times to be present at 22-26 Blossom Street, York. Archaeological investigations undertaken by L.P Wenham in 1953-55, at 16-20 Blossom Street and Prudential House have identified extensive Roman remains along Blossom Street.
Desk- based assessment. Loose leaves, unbound sheets.
Evaluation report, loose leaves, unbound sheets. Test pit report combined with borehole reports.
York Archaeological Trust
Report published 2018 via Archaeology Data Service
Eval interim report, loose leaves, unbound sheets
Desk based assessment. loose leaves, unbound sheets
Watching brief short report, loose leaves, unbound sheets.
Watching brief report, loose leaves, unbound sheets
Watching Brief Report. Loose leaves, unbound sheets
A short report on the watching brief undertaken as part of the AAI Ops notice for a new power supply into the property in October 2017. Short report of the Test pits undertaken in the cellars in November 2016 Building report undertaken in September 2016
The aim of this presentation is to highlight Nalbinding as a Viking-Age craft, inform and educate others, so that a wider discussion can be had.
I hope you enjoy!
Historical evidence from Saga’s and historical accounts for this period will be used to enhance the vibrancy of the Viking shield and show the role of it as a symbolic object within Viking Society.
This is an ever evolving topic of study and it has opened up new areas for investigation as well as the potential for further cataloging and re-evaluation of Viking age archaeology throughout the 8th-11th centuries.
Between the 9th of May 2018 and the 4th June 2017 York Archaeological Trust conducted a watching brief at Gypsey Race Park, Bridlington (TA 1778 6675). The work was undertaken for ESH Construction to help inform a planning application that was under consideration by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council (DC/16/0328/REG3). This was based on a Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) produced by YAT.
This desk-based assessment (DBA) shows there is the potential for archaeological deposits from the Roman period to Modern times to be present at 22-26 Blossom Street, York. Archaeological investigations undertaken by L.P Wenham in 1953-55, at 16-20 Blossom Street and Prudential House have identified extensive Roman remains along Blossom Street.
Desk- based assessment. Loose leaves, unbound sheets.
Evaluation report, loose leaves, unbound sheets. Test pit report combined with borehole reports.
York Archaeological Trust
Report published 2018 via Archaeology Data Service
Eval interim report, loose leaves, unbound sheets
Desk based assessment. loose leaves, unbound sheets
Watching brief short report, loose leaves, unbound sheets.
Watching brief report, loose leaves, unbound sheets
Watching Brief Report. Loose leaves, unbound sheets
A short report on the watching brief undertaken as part of the AAI Ops notice for a new power supply into the property in October 2017. Short report of the Test pits undertaken in the cellars in November 2016 Building report undertaken in September 2016
When you learn this ancient craft you are protecting it for the future, thank you for learning nalbinding!
For the digital ebook and other Nalbinding for Beginners Resources, please go to my Etsy Shop under 'Nidavellnir'.
A beginner's guide to nalbinding that starts with the basics. This booklet will enable you to learn, practise and develop this form of Viking-Age knitting with ease. An easy-to-follow photo guide with explanations along the way. Enjoy this traditional craft and study at your own pace!
This is based off of the endangered heritage listing that Nalbinding received in March 2019 from the UK Heritage Craft Association.
This oral and social history project relating to Nalbinding is all about finding out to what extent nalbinding has stayed a conscious memory and a family tradition; and in what parts of the UK this is more prevalent. This will enlighten us about the craft itself, but also the stories of people experiencing the craft back into the recent past. Even as a child these memories can be profound and provide a very real link to the narrative of this craft. Whether you are a fiber worker, knitter or crafter in crotchet, come from a fiber past or just have a story to tell Nidavellnir would love to hear from you!
The fascinating aspect regarding this craft is that as the profile of it is raised; people are coming forward stating they can remember within their family, individuals sitting crafting in this manner with one single needle, making hats, socks and gloves.
If you think you have a Nalbinding story to tell, Nidavellnir would love to hear from you as part of this investigation into the social memory of this craft.
Get in-touch email:
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To find out more about nalbinding:
www.facebook.com/nidavellnir
https://yorku.academia.edu/EmmaBoast
Let's take a look shall we and learn about the archaeological examples that have inspired people to investigate more about this endangered craft! Let's find out what Nalbinding means to folks nowadays, and start to understand its place as an Endangered Heritage Craft.
For this free lecture, please go to my YouTube Channel:
@nidavellnirnalbindinguk