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: sofie@helmtalentgroup.com
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.
V. Birchwood
I had one of the best summers of my life. And I poured my heart and soul into filming many parts of my experiences. Last month, my best friend Devon and I slept in a medieval tent for a week in 1361 at the Battle of Visby on the island of Gotland in Sweden. I just released an episode over on Nebula First of our adventure ♥️
In some very exciting news, I'm now a part of the ethical, creator-owned streaming service Nebula, and I'm so grateful to be a part of such a wonderful and welcoming platform. All of my videos will now go live there 3 days early, meaning the next episode of the sleep week series will be out on YouTube this Friday. If you'd like to watch it already, I have a discount link for you to join Nebula at 40% off for an annual subscription 🥰 go.nebula.tv/vbirchwood
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Due to some unexpected technical difficulties, my new video will be out tomorrow, the 20th of July at 20:00 CET! Thanks for your patience, I'm so excited to show you what I made!!
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My new video will be out tomorrow, the 19th of July! Something you've never seen on this channel before and my quiet obsession for the past 6 months 🙂 (hint: it isn't basketry, although basketry is super cool)
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Hi everyone!
My next video will be out on Saturday, the 31st of May. I'm working on a lot of pretty involved projects at the moment, so it's a bit on the shorter side, but I'm excited for you all to see it, as well as some of the bigger things I'm working on.
The photo is just for post visibility. It's a self-portrait I took last summer. The dress is me-made too 🙂
[Alt text: Vasi is wearing a flowy, red Italian Renaissance-inspired shift, secured by a brown belt.]
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New video comes out tomorrow (Sunday). I've had a lot on my plate!! 🙂
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Thank you so much everyone for 200,000 subscribers! Around this time last year I hit 100,000 subscribers, so it feels incredible to see how exponentially the channel has been growing. There are many more exciting topics planned for the coming year, and I'll also begin shooting the episodes for some of my dream projects. I appreciate your ongoing support!
P.S. The photo is a self-portrait, and was actually extremely difficult to shoot. But in the end, it turned out the way I had envisioned it.
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I got invited to be a guest on one of my favourite podcasts recently, "This Podcast is a Ritual" with Devin Person, and I wanted to share the resulting episode with you all.
We talked about my recent poetry book, "Through the Vale," as well as experimental archaeology, Tatar culture, and so many other things!
open.spotify.com/episode/5MgL8a95X5MdkjE8OEDwbv?si…
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I'm wishing you all a happy New Year! ✨
This past year, I honestly worked a lot as there are so many responsibilities when you run a one-person production company, and my business is still in the liminal years where I cannot yet hire others to assist consistently. Over the holidays, I decided to take some proper time off, and now I am continuing to rest, so I will be back with a new video on the 17th of January (and after that, the 31st of January) 🙂
May 2025 be filled with more balance, many moments of joy, and much time for peaceful rest!
The photo is one I took during the Victorian Food Week. I couldn't resist capturing the image because the candles looked so atmospheric.
(Image description: six yellow candles ignited with flames in front of a plain wall background)
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Since I was 13, I've dreamt of releasing a poetry book. I'm in my late 20s and today is finally the day!
I'm excited to announce that my book "Through the Vale: Poems About How Nature Brings Us Back to Life" is now available online!
This is a little bit of a soft launch. In a couple of weeks, I will have expanded distribution and it will become available on more sites outside of Amazon.
I intentionally chose to self-publish the book, as very often in this industry, books published directly by authors are seen as less professional, and I wanted to help reduce some of that stigma.
I couldn't have done it without the help of friends. A big thanks to Anna, Natalie, Mavgaret, the book cover designer (who wishes to remain anonymous), my friends who read my manuscript and provided feedback, as well as the people who beta-read my book. I couldn't have done it without everyone!
Here's a little bit about my book:
"This heartfelt collection plunges into the depths of human experience, the natural world, and Indigenous wisdom, honouring the interconnectedness and magic of life. In Through the Vale, V. Birchwood weaves elements of her rich Volga Tatar culture and language into a poetic tapestry that reflects both resilience and vulnerability. She unearths the profound connections we all share with our environment, ancestors, and communities, bound by the infinite and indescribable force of love. Birchwood’s stanzas explore the spiral-like journey of complex PTSD recovery, grieving and celebrating the transitions of nature as both farewells to the past and paths for rebirth. Because the only way out is through."
If you would like to purchase my poetry book, and the very first book I've ever published, here are links to do so! If you don't see your country on the list, please check your own go-to Amazon site.
Thank you so much for your continued support of my art and my channel. If you have any questions regarding the book and the process, or just questions in general, place them in the comments and I'll answer some as a little Q&A!
USA: www.amazon.com/Through-Vale-Poems-Nature-Brings/dp…
Canada: www.amazon.ca/Through-Vale-Poems-Nature-Brings/dp/…
United Kingdom: www.amazon.co.uk/Through-Vale-Poems-Nature-Brings/…
Australia and Aotearoa - New Zealand: www.amazon.com.au/Through-Vale-Poems-Nature-Brings…
Germany: www.amazon.de/Through-Vale-Poems-Nature-Brings/dp/…
Japan: www.amazon.co.jp/V-Birchwood/dp/9090393153/
Netherlands: www.amazon.nl/Through-Vale-Poems-Nature-Brings/dp/…
Spain: www.amazon.es/Through-Vale-Poems-Nature-Brings/dp/…
France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Monaco, Austria, or other European countries that don't have designated Amazon sites: www.amazon.fr/Through-Vale-Poems-Nature-Brings/dp/…
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I've been busy sewing a new garment for my upcoming video, which will be out on the 29th of November! I'll be slowing down my content a little bit for the holidays, and here is my schedule for the next couple of months:
-November 29th
-December 13th
-January 3rd
After that, every two weeks, unless stated otherwise.
I'll also have an additional exciting announcement video coming out in early December, and I can't wait to share with you all what it's about!
See you on the 29th of November for the next video 🙂
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