The Runic Art Blog by Gemma Anjana

Runes, Nordic symbols, vegvisir, ægishjálmr and ancient Viking wisdom. Art hand-carved in Paracuellos de la Ribera, a small village in Aragon, Spain.

Arte Rúnico Gemma Anjana: a heartfelt project from Paracuellos de la Ribera

The story of how an artisan left the city, put down roots in Paracuellos de la Ribera, Calatayud, and built a Viking runic art brand that now reaches more than six countries worldwide.

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Vegvisir: the Viking compass that guides the way — and how it is hand-carved in Aragon

The Vegvisir is the Viking compass that guided Nordic sailors. Discover its origin, its meaning and how Gemma Anjana hand-carves it on Aragonese olive wood.

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Freya: the Nordic goddess of love, magic and seiðr — and how to carry her with you

Freya is much more than the goddess of love. Discover who she really is, which runes form her name and how to carry her with you in handcrafted Aragonese olive wood pieces from Paracuellos de la Ribera.

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Ægishjálmur: the Viking Helm of Awe — and how to carry its protection with you

The Ægishjálmur is the most powerful protection symbol in the Nordic tradition. Discover its origin, its meaning and how Gemma Anjana hand-carves it on Aragonese olive wood from Paracuellos de la Ribera.

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