V. Birchwood

I'm a daily wearer of historical clothing and a Volga Tatar. I’m also passionate about experimental archaeology. I show how these aspects can intersect, by glimpsing firsthand into what it may have been like for people historically, applied in a modern context. I also discuss historical fashion and hand sewing and how we can interact with the world in a more compassionate, sustainable, and connected way.

For business inquiries please contact: [email protected]

For my own everyday clothing, I wear Ancient Greek, Viking, Medieval, Renaissance, Victorian, and other eras, as well as incorporating more of my Indigenous (Turkic) dress. All the garments I make for myself are 100% hand-stitched and are slow to construct! I feel working by hand is a wonderful way to connect with the process of sewing and to show the durability of hand-sewn garments.

This is a welcoming space for all genders, sexualities, ethnicities, and any other marginalised groups.

I Gave Myself a 16th Century Irish Makeover

I Gave Myself a 16th Century Irish Makeover

Я носила «бюстгальтер» каменного века целую неделю

Я носила «бюстгальтер» каменного века целую неделю

What Medieval Women Wore in the 14th Century

What Medieval Women Wore in the 14th Century

Я ел только японскую еду периода Эдо в течение недели

Я ел только японскую еду периода Эдо в течение недели

Все, что я сделала за пятый год шитья

Все, что я сделала за пятый год шитья

Я посетил крупнейшую коллекцию исландской национальной одежды (1700–1900-е годы)

Я посетил крупнейшую коллекцию исландской национальной одежды (1700–1900-е годы)

Singing One of the Oldest Secular English Songs (13th Century)

Singing One of the Oldest Secular English Songs (13th Century)

We Camped Like Medieval People for a Week

We Camped Like Medieval People for a Week

I Toured One of the Best Historical Fashion Museums in Europe

I Toured One of the Best Historical Fashion Museums in Europe

I Made a 2000 Year Old Cheesecake (World’s Oldest)

I Made a 2000 Year Old Cheesecake (World’s Oldest)

I Gave Myself a Mesolithic Makeover (10,000 Year Old Fashion)

I Gave Myself a Mesolithic Makeover (10,000 Year Old Fashion)

I Slept on an Ancient Roman Mattress for a Week

I Slept on an Ancient Roman Mattress for a Week

I Tried a Mysterious Ancient Greek Recipe

I Tried a Mysterious Ancient Greek Recipe

I Made Medieval Underwear

I Made Medieval Underwear

I Wore Medieval Clothing for 30 Days

I Wore Medieval Clothing for 30 Days

I Ate Only 10th Century Arab (Abbasid) Food for a Week

I Ate Only 10th Century Arab (Abbasid) Food for a Week

What Welsh People Wore in the 1400s-1920s (500 Years of Welsh Fashion ft. @The Welsh Viking)

What Welsh People Wore in the 1400s-1920s (500 Years of Welsh Fashion ft. @The Welsh Viking)

I Slept on a Medieval Mattress for a Week

I Slept on a Medieval Mattress for a Week

What Volga Tatar Women Wore in the 19th Century

What Volga Tatar Women Wore in the 19th Century

I Tried Wearing an Ancient Greek

I Tried Wearing an Ancient Greek "Bra" for a Week

I Gave Myself a Pre-Raphaelite Makeover

I Gave Myself a Pre-Raphaelite Makeover

I Ate Only Victorian Food for a Week

I Ate Only Victorian Food for a Week

I Made a Medieval Hiking Pack

I Made a Medieval Hiking Pack

I Made Victorian Spinach Ice Cream

I Made Victorian Spinach Ice Cream

I Made 2,700 Year Old Shoes

I Made 2,700 Year Old Shoes

I Ate Only Ancient Greek Food for a Week

I Ate Only Ancient Greek Food for a Week

I Tried Ancient Roman Menstruation Underwear

I Tried Ancient Roman Menstruation Underwear

How to Wrap Your Hair Like an Ancient Greek Goddess

How to Wrap Your Hair Like an Ancient Greek Goddess

Я носила древнегреческую одежду 30 дней

Я носила древнегреческую одежду 30 дней

Мой 4-й год шитья ❤️ Чему меня научило медленное шитье

Мой 4-й год шитья ❤️ Чему меня научило медленное шитье