Why did Viking women play an important role in woolen-cloth production?

In the context of the history of Denmark, it is accurate to state that Viking women played a significant economic role in their society, which included the production of woolen cloth.12

While Viking society was patriarchal, women held specific rights, such as the ability to own property and initiate divorce. Their involvement in the production of woolen cloth was a key component of their economic contribution to the household and the broader community. Although historical records from this era are limited due to the lack of a widespread writing system, scholars recognize that these economic activities were essential to the functioning of Viking-age society.12