A Bride from Hardanger, Norway
by Solveig Lund, between 1870 and 1920
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Nils Bergslien (1853-1928):
'Brydlaupsgarden'
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'Brydlaupsgarden'
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A bride from the southern region of Norway, ca. 1900
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Hardanger bride with a 'handaklede'/'handaplagg'
covering her hands. At the handfastening (engagement)
the priest would cover the right hands of the couple with a
part of his stole (after blessing the rings). This would
safeguard the marriage against evil powers.
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'Midsummer Wedding at Hordamuseet'
A tradition from Hardanger where children
learned how to get married
linkA tradition from Hardanger where children
learned how to get married
3 comments:
I love so many of your posts but this one really cheered me. The bride is stunning in the traditional dress. Thank you for sharing.
I inherited several pieces of Hardanger embroidery done by my aunt. I never knew the origin until I read this post so many thanks.
Hi Minerva Black, those Norwegian brides (and Swedish) are always so lovely - I simply adore their folk costumes and bridal crowns...they are so beautiful!
Marilyn, Thank you for telling me - the tradition for embroidery in Hardanger seems very strong - still today, I think.
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