Hardanger embroidery is a type of whitework that takes its name from that region. It is made with geometric designs of kloster (blocks), "ships", diamonds, and other embroidery techniques. It …

Experience the Hardanger region during winter time and see the fjord landscape in a different attire. A wide range of activities, attractions and accommodations are available all year around.

Hardanger embroidery hails from the picturesque Norwegian region that inspired its name. For generations, local women have embellished their aprons, caps, and household linens with …

Here is a complete guide to getting in to Hardanger embroidery! I take you from a quick overview of the technique to the fabrics and threads used for it.

Hardanger needlework is a traditional form of embroidery that originates from the Hardanger region of Norway. It is characterized by a combination of drawn thread work and satin stitch, …

Hardanger embroidery (or cutwork) is a decorative and historic form of counted thread embroidery. The stitches are usually geometric and/or symmetrical and can be worked …

Hardanger is a traditional region in Hordaland, Norway. It comprises the Hardangerfjord, the surrounding shores and valleys, and related uplands, mountains and glaciers.

Highlights abound in Hardanger. The region, which consists of the municipalities Kvam, Eidfjord, Kvinnherad, Ullensvang and Ulvik, is full of contrasts and beautiful scenery. This region is …

The Norwegian Scenic Routes Hardanger and Hardangervidda both go through the Hardanger region. Plan your route, check traffic alerts, ferry information and more at the Norwegian …

Feb 12, 2024 · Hardanger embroidery motifs were geometrical rather than pictorial, often worked on the diagonal, and featured traditional shapes like squares, rectangles, triangles, crosses, …