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Catalog: Rosemaling

Rosemaling (Literally, "rose painting") is a form of Norwegian decorative folk painting. Nordic Nook features three popular styles of rosemaling: Telemark, Rogaland, and Valdres.
 

The Telemark style features flowers and leaves eminating from scrolls in an asymetrical pattern.

 

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The Rogaland style emphasizes flowers in a symetrical pattern, often with cross-hatching, dots, and teardrops.

 

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The Valdres style is characterized by realistic flowers arranged in a bouquet or garland pattern.

 

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For more information on Rosemaling, the Illinois Norsk Rosemalers Association web site is an excellent source.
 

     
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