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The original sweater features a black and white design, the name referring to the isolated black stitches.<ref name=snl>Anne Kjellberg: [http://snl.no/lusekofte lusekofte] Store Norske Leksikon, retrieved 30 March, 2013 {{in lang|no}}</ref> They may also feature [[selburose]] designs. In recent times additional color is sometimes given to this black and white sweater by woven ribbons or bands of black woolen fabric [[Embroidery|embroidered]] in the type of colorful designs also found in the [[bunad]]s and in [[rosemaling]] around the neck and along the front opening. These front opening are usually closed by a row of [[pewter]] or [[silver]] [[Wrist clasp|clasps]]. |
The original sweater features a black and white design, the name referring to the isolated black stitches.<ref name=snl>Anne Kjellberg: [http://snl.no/lusekofte lusekofte] Store Norske Leksikon, retrieved 30 March, 2013 {{in lang|no}}</ref> They may also feature [[selburose]] designs. In recent times additional color is sometimes given to this black and white sweater by woven ribbons or bands of black woolen fabric [[Embroidery|embroidered]] in the type of colorful designs also found in the [[bunad]]s and in [[rosemaling]] around the neck and along the front opening. These front opening are usually closed by a row of [[pewter]] or [[silver]] [[Wrist clasp|clasps]]. |
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After the lusekofte was discovered by tourists in the 1920s, it became very popular and today they are made in |
After the lusekofte was discovered by tourists in the 1920s, it became very popular and today they are made in many different patterns and colours<ref name=snl/> in addition to the traditional Setesdal sweater. |
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The lusekofte is casual attire, traditionally mostly worn by men. |
The lusekofte is casual attire, traditionally mostly worn by men. |
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Revision as of 22:08, 4 June 2021
The lusekofte (Norwegian: [ˈlʉ̀ːsəˌkɔftə], lice jacket), also called the Setesdalsgenser (Setesdal sweater) is a traditional Norwegian sweater, dating from the 19th century.
The original sweater features a black and white design, the name referring to the isolated black stitches.[1] They may also feature selburose designs. In recent times additional color is sometimes given to this black and white sweater by woven ribbons or bands of black woolen fabric embroidered in the type of colorful designs also found in the bunads and in rosemaling around the neck and along the front opening. These front opening are usually closed by a row of pewter or silver clasps.
After the lusekofte was discovered by tourists in the 1920s, it became very popular and today they are made in many different patterns and colours[1] in addition to the traditional Setesdal sweater.
The lusekofte is casual attire, traditionally mostly worn by men.
See also
References
External links
Media related to Lusekofte at Wikimedia Commons