Scandinavian traditional

Čičmany is a small traditional Slovakian folk village in the hilly Žilina region of Slovakia filled with wood houses covered in geometric wood paint designs

Nordic-style rustic interior combines cool, warm, and minimalist elements for a comfortable home without looking empty. Here are the five main design elements.

Last year I began reading the blog, Folklore Fashion, it was brim full of breathtaking photography of Scandinavian folk costumes antiques and reproductions. Having never really studied much about this type of costume - I was quite intrigued. Some of the techniques I recognize (the gauging on the skirts, for instance) from 1860s sewing, but as for the stunning color, fabric, and embroidery combinations - I think they are just fascinating! It's amazing how all the different regions have their…

CHRISTMAS IN FINLAND

Traditional Scandinavian architecture in Gamla Stan, Stockholm's old town in Sweden.

Nope, not The Sound of Music. Wrong country altogether. These are a handful of a stack of tourist picture postcards from Norway, recently given to my mom by someone. I borrowed these to scan them as she wouldn't let me...

These magical photos from Sweden's midsommar festival are straight out of a fairytale

Norway - National Costume from Hardanger

Små grodorna (little frogs) is one of the most popular songs during midsummer in Sweden. Swedes love it! Everyone, old and young, unite around the midsummer pole to dance in circles, pretending to be little ... Read more

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VESTFOLD HUSFLIDSLAGS KVINNEBUNAD - 1932-MODELL

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