Overview
In Norway, traditional costumes are tailored garments, decorated with embroidery, ribbons and fabrics, made of natural materials such as silk, wool and linen. The production process involves a variety of craftspeople to embroider the costumes and make the accessories. Often made by hand, a traditional costume may last a lifetime and be handed down through generations as a family heirloom. Many girls acquire their first costume for their confirmation at fifteen years of age. Knowledge of how and when to wear costumes is transmitted within families, often guided by an aunt or a grandmother who manages, repairs and makes the costumes. Within the community, the use of traditional costumes is guided by cultural norms, and local craftspeople are important bearers of knowledge, providing guidance and practical training. Traditional costumes are closely connected to family life and the local...
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Community and Authority
- Communities
- Norway
- Languages
- Not specified in UNESCO dataset
- Cultural territories
- Norway
- Countries
- Norway
How the System Works
In Norway, traditional costumes are tailored garments, decorated with embroidery, ribbons and fabrics, made of natural materials such as silk, wool and linen. The production process involves a variety of craftspeople to embroider the costumes and make the accessories. Often made by hand, a traditional costume may last a lifetime and be...
Sources and Evidence
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- title
- UNESCO DataHub field title_en
- preferredTitle
- UNESCO DataHub field title_fr
- summary
- UNESCO DataHub field description_en
- type
- UNESCO DataHub fields type_of_element_en and type_acronym
- countries
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- sourceUrl
- UNESCO DataHub field http_url_en
- rights
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