RIPA Documentary Björkes lesson in glass beadmaking

A documentary relating to Ribe VikingeCenter s docudrama series RIPA. Coloured glass beads were very popular pieces of jewelry. In the 9th century, women typically wore a strap dress. The strap was fastened at the front with a brooch, and between the brooches was a string or more of beads made of e. g. glass or amber. It was a symbol of status. Visit the film location and meet the characters in Ribe and Produced by Ribe VikingeCenter and MALSTRØM with the support of Nordeafonden Cast: Glass beadmaker: Bjørke Asgar Bruun Apprentice: Emil Jensen Lady: Ida Marie Andersen