MusingsOfHulda

↟ Norway, 1907 🇧🇻 To cover larger distances during the winter half year and especially while hunting, cross-country skiing was common. There is proven that the Native Scandinavian people went cross-country skiing for over 5,000 years ago. Skiing as a sport emerged during the 18th century, mainly in the Nordic countries, and has become one of Norway's most popular sports. Skiing has also been mentioned in Old Norse Mythology and since the Viking Age, and is even depicted on some rock carvings and rune stones. The oldest preserved image of a skier (possibly Ullr) is found at the Böksta runestone in Balingsta, Uppland in Sweden. Website: https://native-scandinavia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3NDqJ4tQD-/?igsh=MTd4aWRyNXUwaWxrNw==

Beautiful Karelia

Värmland, Sweden 🇸🇪

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Daughters of the North 🇳🇴🇸🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸

Bergslien's famous 1869 Norwegian painting of "Birch legs" ski rescue, The Birkebeiner.

Pictish stone carving.

Tromso,Norway🇳🇴 Tromsø is situated almost 400km (190 mi) north of the Arctic Circle, but its climate is pleasantly moderated by the Gulf Stream. The long winter darkness, with loads of snow and skies lit up by the northern lights, is perfect for winter activities like dogsledding and skiing. National Geographic

A Finnish girl in folk costume. Photograph by Jorma Poutanen. [ Wäinölä 🇫🇮 ]

Some better pictures of the finished Yggdrasil sconce piece.

Mail day! Can’t wait to dive into this.📚 🇫🇮 Artist/author Nina Pommelin (ShinonArt)

Nålebinding is an ancient form of fiber craft, predating both crocheting and knitting. Nålbinding, as it relates to Northern Europe, was used during the Viking age in Scandinavia before knitting and crochet were known. This was an effective method for them to create sturdy, serviceable garments. The technique faded as the faster art of knitting gained in popularity, but continued in remoter areas of northern Europe well into the twentieth century.

Nålebinding is an ancient form of fiber craft, predating both crocheting and knitting. Nålbinding, as it relates to Northern Europe, was used during the Viking age of 793–1066 CE in Scandinavia before knitting and crochet were known. This was an effective method for them to create sturdy, serviceable garments. The technique faded as the faster art of knitting gained in popularity, but continued in remoter areas of northern Europe well into the twentieth century.

Gusli (Гусли) it's the oldest East Slavic multi-string plucked instrument. It's roots lie in Novgorod. Gusli is related to Karelian/Finnish kantele, Latvian kokle and Lithuanian kankles.

Oleg Shuplyak (Ukrainian)

Karhunpeijaiset & The Finnish Bear Cult In Finland the Bear Cult is one of the oldest and most prolific parts of the Finnish ethnic faith. The Bear is seen as a divine ancestor and even has a Bear god who was once a man, Otso. The Bear was also seen as a divine being created by Mielikki from gathered stars, when a bear is angry and violent the song of their creation by the goddess is sung to remind the bear it is a kind creature. The hunting of a bear is also an important tradition with many customs attached, after a successful hunt a traditional feast or Karhunpeijaiset is held. The bears skull is hung atop a pine tree in a sacred grove facing Ursa Major and fish were hung on the branches as a gift. The Bear would return to its afterlife in the stars a land of rivers and forests and then return to mankind. The importance of bears is such, that an Alternative Kalevala (The Finnish Epic Mythology) is being planned right now, with a focus on Bear Cults.-TLK Hyperborean Radio (Uncensored)

Custom crystal glass Visby lens-inspired necklace in silver with labradorite. 🪡⚡️

Senja, Norway's second-biggest island 🇳🇴 Consisting of fjords, alpine peaks and untouched coasts, it's a haven for wildlife including eagles, moose, reindeer and seals. National Geographic

Baltic folk symbols and designs.