Norwegian Rosemaling Tradition is a “Painted Language”
Updated on October 6, 2025 by Meg Pier
Rosemaling is a traditional folk-art that originated in the valleys of Norway and has become a painting technique admired worldwide.
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Beautiful and very interesting! It’s very unique. Love the trunks!
We have some Norwegian ancestry and I found a folkart piece that started me to investigate.
I am wondering if there is an easy way to tell it from other folkart painting. Have not looked at others yet, maybe investigating will give me an idea.
Traditional art or other pursuits are sometimes pursued later in life with maturity & a desire to follow those who came before us. Someone in your family may take it up later!
God gave us all talents and gifts
Thanks so much for sharing!