Author : Thorbjørg Hjelmen Ugland
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis A Sampler of Norway's Folk Costumes by : Thorbjørg Hjelmen Ugland
Download or read book A Sampler of Norway's Folk Costumes written by Thorbjørg Hjelmen Ugland and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "More and more Norwegians have become interested in tracing their ancestry, and wearing folk costumes from the homes of the forefathers. Each costume reflects the cultural history of its particular area, and the ingenuity and creativity of generations of women. A Sampler of Norway's Folk Costumes presents a selection of men and womens' costumes from all over Norway. The author, Thorbjørg Hjelmen Ugland, traces the development of these costumes, and describes their materials, colors, embroidery, footwear, and dress-silver. The book also presents an historical summary, and advice on hte best way to care for your folk costume."--Back cover.