Bente og Andres Wangensteen live in Vang,
Valdres in Norway. Bente makes these amazing 'skinnfell'
herself. The tradition of 'skinnfell' goes way back in the Norwegian
history and it is a way of decoration sheep skin with printed symbols.
Often the symbols involve the elements water, sun, plants, animals
and 'a fifth image' - often af heart. These symbols give the owner a
long life, love, fertility and wealth. You can order them/purchase
them here on their website - you can also go visit
the family on a farm holiday...
Visit the 'Skinnfell' website here
and learn more - it is in Norwegian
Valdres in Norway. Bente makes these amazing 'skinnfell'
herself. The tradition of 'skinnfell' goes way back in the Norwegian
history and it is a way of decoration sheep skin with printed symbols.
Often the symbols involve the elements water, sun, plants, animals
and 'a fifth image' - often af heart. These symbols give the owner a
long life, love, fertility and wealth. You can order them/purchase
them here on their website - you can also go visit
the family on a farm holiday...
Visit the 'Skinnfell' website here
and learn more - it is in Norwegian
The 'Skinnfell' can be used as a blanket, as
decor, in a chair or on a sofa...on your wall,
or bring it if you go hiking..
decor, in a chair or on a sofa...on your wall,
or bring it if you go hiking..
A baby sleeping bag made from two sheep
skin with buttons of bone
skin with buttons of bone
2 comments:
Beautiful. I never considered doing such beautiful things to a sheep skin. I think I will look into this skill as we do have some of our sheep skins tanned.
Oh, I think you should do that...they are so stunning!!
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