NORSE GODMASKS: FAQS, HISTORY, AND SYMBOLISM
Peter Oakmund answers the Internet's burning God Mask questions
FREYA: LADY OF LOVE, WAR, AND A PAIR OF CATS
Discover Freya, Norse goddess of love, war, magic, and cats — fierce, powerful, and still inspiring. Shop our Freya collection.
VIKING JEWELLERY: THE ARTEFACTS OF MAGIC, WEALTH AND STATUS
In the Viking Age, jewellery was never just jewellery. A brooch, bead, or arm ring carried meaning. It could bind a man to his lord, show the wealth of a...
Meet the Mischievous Children of Loki
It is autumn, it is gloomy, it is almost Halloween, so what better time than now to dive into the dark gods of Norse myth. Norse mythology, we can safely...
HUNG LIKE A GOD: How Odin Sacrificed Himself In The Pursuit Of Knowledge
There are many tales of Odin, and all of these tales have been told and retold countless times. The oldest versions we know of, would even themselves be retellings. There is a beauty to the life of tales told, and we hope you will retell it yourself.
Ink and Influence: How Viking History Shapes Our Art at Northern Black
At Northern Black, our location near Whitley Bay immerses us daily in the legacy left by Vikings over a millennium ago. The influence of these ancient Norse explorers on our contemporary lives and practices, both intentional and unintentional, is profound. Isar Oakmund brings a personal connection to this history, hailing from Scandinavia himself. This blend of past and present inspired us to explore and share how Viking traditions have shaped the towns around our studio and continue to impact our community today.
