Swedish American Hallingdal Folk Art Rosemaling Embroidered Hoodie

Proud Swedish American. Scandinavian Rosemaling Folk Art design similar to Hallingdal style. It was popular for peasants to decorate their homes in Norway and Sweden during the 17th century to make them brighter and more colorful. This was especially important during the long, dark winter days. The rosemaling in the Hallingdal valley is painted with fresh, bold, opaque colors and forms. The paintings are completed with detail that is bold and rather heavy. Hallingdal rosemaling is often painted on a warm red-orange background but may also be found on other colors such as a “farmer blue.” This design is done using those traditional Scandinavian colors on a natural background.