MusingsOfHulda

The Sun Goddess by Mirabilia (cross stitch)

Rosemaling (also known as rose-painting or rosemåling) is a particular style of folk painting that was popularized in Scandinavian countries. It was especially popular in Norway, and remains a treasured folk art to this day. Each region of Norway (and parts of Sweden) has it’s own unique rosemaling style.

A bunad on display at a local Norwegian-American heritage museum. It was sewn and embroidered by my 2nd great-grandmother. 🇳🇴🤍

Weaving is arguably one of the most (if not THE most) important arts in Germanic tradition. I can’t wait to get my loom set up again for another project.

Looms, spinning wheels, bunads, and other textile arts/tools at the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum in Decorah, lowa. The museum holds the most extensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world and highlights the best in historic and contemporary Norwegian folk and fine arts. All photos are mine.

Adolph Tidemand - Brudepynting 1870 (Adorning the Bride) 🇳🇴

I’ll be compiling a list of some of my favorite Folkish artists in anticipation for the holiday season. First and foremost though, I wanted to give a shout-out to my talented friend The Witch Mother https://t.me/esoterichandicraft Her work is truly exceptional and she has always encouraged me in pursuing my own crafts. 🤍 These beaded Algiz earrings are an example of her beautiful talent.

Support and promote Folkish artists, especially during this coming holiday season. We have so many incredibly talented Folk within our circles, it’s truly amazing. ☀️🤍

The Lady of Shalott Weaving by Howard Pyle

Sarah Katharine Smith- Book illustration

My submission for the Monthly White Art Challenge. Being that Samhain is traditionally a holiday of ancestor veneration, I decided to create something within this theme. “I Left My Heart In Norway” is an ode to my Norwegian forefathers and foremothers who lived amongst the fjords of our ancestral homeland. It’s also a nod to Norwegian painter Hans Dahl who is known for his iconic depictions of fjords and surrounding landscapes. Hail the Ancestors. The veil thins.

Lady by Tanmorna