There were no belt loops in garments, so any excess length was knotted around the belt and allowed to fall freely. Not only was the strap end decorated, so were the buckle and the belt itself. Keys, however, were routinely carried around the neck. Smaller weapons, such as a scramasax, might also be worn on the belt. The hard leather pouch shown to the left is now thought to be inaccurate.
Archaeological evidence favors only smaller, soft leather pouches.
Not surprisingly, the clothing from the Norse era is utilitarian, comfortable, and practical. It's surprisingly warm, but adjusts for varying temperature ranges. Actual clothing from the period was, like other Norse craft items, both finely made and highly decorated. We hope to complete an article about women's and children's clothing in the near future. In general, women's clothing was made from the same materials as men's clothing.