Arne, Carlos: what an incredible series. The colours of the countryside, folk costumes and language, it's simply wonderful. These are the moments when I totally appreciate the technology that allows us to travel the world using our computers, and so grateful that you share your family and your country with us. Carlos, your translation is much appreciated! Looking forward to the next episode.
Each one of these episodes fills my heart with joy, Arne and Carlos. My host family in Hamar was very active in the folk dancing movement, and so of course the traditional folk costumes were an extremely important part of that. During my year there (1982-83), they found a simple servant girl’s bunad for me to wear at the dance gatherings. It was such a rich and never-to-be-forgotten experience for a naive American girl. These videos that you are creating should be considered a Norwegian national treasure. I hope they are or will be broadcast on NRK. I can’t thank you enough for creating this series.
This series is absolutely fascinating. Thank you Carlos for the translation into English it is very much appreciated. The history of the folk costumes is so very interesting and I look forward to seeing new episodes.
Brilliant to have been able to include the baptism procession. Seeing the folk costumes “in action” was the ribbon tying up this beautiful gift of an episode.
The ambience of the treasure room was enough to throw us back to the time when these costumes were worn and alive with movement. I could almost hear the floors creak. It is impressive how much time each phase took to complete each costume, layer after layer. People knew how to wait and knew that durable clothes took time to make. Thanks to this series, we have the privilege to see the value of the artisan in the Setesdal area, as it was then and so it is now. Although it is highly unlikely that we will go back to a time when we would wait for a year for cloths to hang, it would be worth the while to reflect on what we put on and how it affects the environment, for example. We are already going in that direction with the quality of yarns we choose for our knitting. A huge thanks to Carlos who took the time to translate every single word. There was quite a bit of information covered in just this episode alone.
The clothing is exquisite with beautiful rich colors. I'm amazed at the amount of time required to prepare the fabric for construction is stunning. Arne & Carlos for sharing this amazing national treasure of Norway.
Wow, the folk costumes that Maria and Randi are wearing are absolutely stunning! As someone from a very young country I can only marvel at the treasure of these beautiful Medieval buildings and your diverse cultural history. Thanks SO much for making this series!
I am so amazed once again by the beauty of Norway and the pride of the people for the appreciation of their heritage, including you both ! Thank you for presenting this wonderful historic series that is obviously a labor of love and hard work...so effortless on our part as viewers but so greatly appreciated ! I never want it to end !
Absolutely amazing reading the translation about the traditions. Thank you Carlos and Arne for this series and taking the time to bring this to us. Looking forward to seeing the rest of this series. The folk costumes are beautiful hanging up but even more beautiful seeing them worn.
I love the series. Seeing the Norwegian countryside is breathtaking. The people are always friendly and smiling and so welcoming to you guys and even all of us out in the world. The costumes are fabulous. I love hearing about the history of the folk costumes. Now I want buttons with the red glass centers and silver inlay for a sweater like you guys are wearing. I enjoy all of the animals and scenery along the way. Take care and stay safe.
Thank you for another interesting podcast. I especially enjoyed the footage of the baptism and conformation procession at the end! The garments are gorgeous and the little children were adorable in them!
A skilled local musician, Aryeh Frankfurter, plays the nyckel harpa which reminds me of the violin being played in the procession. So here in Oregon USA Scandinavian music is alive and doing well. Thank you for sharing this region of Norway’s special traditions and amazing artists.
i am feeling so privileged to be on this journey with you ! i certainly see why they call it the treasure room, I have always had an interest in the history of textiles so this is such a treat ! I can't wait until the next episode, thank you so much !
I just love how she keeps separating the different clothing items out into fancy and ordinary! They all look so amazing and I would just feel unbelievably special to get to see let alone wear even the most ordinary of those clothes. I can not get enough of these videos. Thank you Arne and Carlos for bringing them to us.
Good afternoon from southcentral Kentucky, U.S. ! Thank you for recording and posting this video! Traditional folkwear is awesome! This topic is a personal favorite of mine. I have been doing research in my family tree, specifically going back to my family’s immigrants. My current interest is the clothing of my female ancestors. Opa Van Doren came from Doorn in the Utrecht province of the Netherlands in the mid 1600’s. The most interesting part of the dress is the kraplach. It is a vest-like piece of clothing made of a fancy print fabric that is very stiff, and is held on with ribbons wrapped around the waist. For modesty’s sake, the front and back openings are covered with fabric**strips and pinned into place. The sides of the kraplach extend past the top of the shoulders by several inches. **In all the pictures I have seen, the modesty fabric strips are red with vertical and horizontal thin white stripes (the front strips are squares, the back strips are set on the point).
This was a wonderful video. My mother took me back to Norway to be baptized at 18 months old to visit her family. We always had The love of Norway instilled in our growing up since my mom came over at the age of 26 after the war. She made Hardanger Bunad’s for my sisters and me. We were taught Hardanger and the beading for the breast plates. Can’t wait to visit Norway again. It has been 3 years and hopefully next year after all is well in the world.
These episodes are terrific, but they require me to keep my eyes on the screen for the whole time. I watch them a few minutes at a time, ad I'm able to find a bit of time. Thanks, A&C, for giving us such a gift.
Wow! The lower half of our little cottage is from the 17th century, but built of stone. I am amazed that wooden buildings could last even longer than that. Arne, your ancestors were certainly some of this community of extraordinarily skilled crafts people for many, many generations. I can't wait for next week, Embroidery has been a huge part of my life and is of great importance in my family. It will be so good to learn more from a new tradition.
Thank you for taking us into this historic museum space - the information from Randi was so detailed- I learned so much! (Thank you, Carlos, for the awesome translation work!)
Each week gets more & more fascinating. Amazing the people kept their history intact without outside influence. Beautiful village steeped in history. Thank you. 👌👌👍👍👋👋👋⭐⭐⭐
Thank you for sharing all the interesting facts with us this evening. So nice to learn things about traditional costumes and history in different countries. Thank you Carlos for taking the time to translate everything to us all , very time consuming. Will look forward to the next episode. By the way the Beetle is looking very nice. Our eldest son his first car was a yellow Beetle , that was a very nice one as well. Many years ago now. He was 17 when he had his and is in his mid 40s now. He has a top of the range Alfra Romeo these days. So a little different , but still says how he enjoyed his beetle. And often says he wishes he had kept it for special occasions. Both take care look forward to your next episode in the weekl
Beautiful buildings country and such stunning costumes its so nice to see tradition costumes from other countries. Maria very passionate talker and speaks english so well.
I feel like i say this every episode, but I truly enjoyed it. I’m glad you will be talking to Randi again next time, because just before you wrapped up I was thinking to myself, “I could listen to her for hours!” 🤗 and I have no idea why, but the end scene made me tear up. It really touched me. Thank you so much for doing these episodes. I am learning a lot. What a treasure room! And so wonderful that Arne has a personal connection to the area, he is learning more about his grandmother and ancestors.
This is amazing!! As someone who cannot travel right now, this is so meaningful. I even stopped watching in the middle to do a little genealogy. I Have family who emigrated from Rogaland to America in 1829. Of course I had to find photos of bunad from that region!! Thank you for your beautiful videos.
This was such a treat. I felt like I actually visited the farmhouse with you. Such a fascinating episode and Randi was exceptional. I am really enjoying learning about the traditions and history of Setesdal. What a rich history. Arne must be thrilled with this series! Thank you!!
What an amazing video! So full of information and I so appreciated seeing the folk costumes in present day at the service outside. Thanks for including that.
The baptisms at the end with everyone wearing their unique folk costume was truly a delight. Helped my understanding of how and what was worn especially the wave of the skirt which was hard to really see how it falls from hanging in the museum. And those little girls, oh so cute! Thanks for another great episode!
The music is hauntingly beautiful, and wonderful to see a violinist actually playing. Also wonderful to see people, young and old, embracing their culture and tradition. I feel privileged to be a part of this experience. Thank you.
These episodes are So interesting. I love learning all about Norwegien history, the costumes and how the;y came together. Hanging the fabric for a year. How times have changed. Thank you so much for taking all of us on this journey with you.
Thank you both for another very interesting vlog. The scenery at the beginning and the ending with people and children in traditional costume and music was great. Hope you are enjoying the end of summer.
Thank you! So fascinating! I am a Canadian of Lithuanian heritage and I own a folk costume made by a well known Lithuanian textile artist that I treasure. I used to wear it in dance and choir groups that I bleonged to, as a girl. It's interesting for me to compare the different types of craftsmanship emphasized in the Norwegian folk costume as compared to my own. By the way, Elizabeth Zimmermans book, "Knitting in the Old Way" has an extensive section on Lusekofte and other Norwegian sweaters, including patterns for knitting and also embroidery. An indespensible addition to anyone's knitting library who is interested in traditional garment construction.
Just so interesting to anyone who is intrigued by folk costumes and "Tracht" as we call it in German and Swiss-German, all the regional variations and the way each different version developed...
What amazing lovely old buildings. Love to hear about the history of those buildings. Beautiful costumes and customs in Setesdal! Amazing that people made their own clothes. What a work. But I guess they couldn't afford to buy it. They had to make it themselves.
I heard you say that some ppl in the comments didn't like the music in this episode, but I actually loved the sound of the Hardanger Fiddle! It reminded me very much of the way some of the older ppl play thier fiddles in Appalachia, here in America. A lot of similarities in tone and cadence! I'm sure that has something to do with thier deep European roots. I thought it was a lovely sound.
I thoroughly enjoyed the video. Much appreciation Carlos for your translation of these videos. Although I am aware some complained, I simply slowed the video to enjoy every nuance of the video and it’s information. This is my third time I have watched these videos and I sure I’ll enjoy watching them more. Thank you both Arne and Carlos (oh, and your crew, of course). Thanks from Australia 🐨🦘😷
You have raised the standard of You Tube presentations with this series. It would make a wonderful record of all the crafts involved in the history of life in Setesdal to make the complete series available for Norwegian archives. Also the recessional of folks walking down the hill at the conclusion of this video is lovely. The musician is playing what instrument, similar to a fiddle? What is the tune he’s playing…is it a religious hymn? Congratulations on this series, from Virginia, USA,
Your videos are the best! I'm being spoiled by being in your company 3 times a week🥰 your body language seems a little different when speaking Norwegian. But- you are clearly listening for all the details. Brilliant!
My head is spinning with all the details and variations that Randi described. My favourite part of the whole episode was the film at the end of the people attending the service in their costumes. That brought it to life perfectly. I’m looking forward to your embroidery lesson. I think that Norway must be my first post-Covid travel destination! ❤️ from 🇨🇦
After reading comments I would say I agree with all of the above, and add that the Baptism procession moved me to tears. Lovely traditions. Lovely people.
Another episode that is so wonderful! My goodness a lot of fabric in those beautiful garments. If you needed a new pinafore you better plan well in advance. Thank you for these historical travels.
Fascinating! I suppose that the particular clothing developed into what worked best for the climate and the type of work that everyone did! I'm partial to red, so I agree that it's the most desirable color!
Wow!! So beautiful!! I especially loved the tatted lace on the collar and cuffs of her shirt. Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Thanks for another wonderful installment!!
so interesting, Carlos you asked all the questions I was having. I love how she gently got you back onto what she wanted to talk about. Thank you so much for this wonderful series
Yeah! It’s Sunday and time for a new crafts video! I enjoyed every minute of this video! So interesting and I learned so much! Such a rich tradition and I gained such a respect for the skills and traditions. A girl must have had to start working on her trousseau as a young girl. Learning all the skills and honing skills to prepare for a future family! Thank you very much, as always, Arne and Carlos for sharing these beautiful traditions with us! ❤️🌸😀
This was so beautiful! The scenes and music brought tears to my eyes! I do wish you had had the time to review the house interior also. There were some intriguing figures on the walls (?). I enjoyed learning about this.
I wondered what was typical for children to wear? Very interesting, I wish you could have taken the garments down to look at them closer. Thank you so much!
Loving every minute of this series! I keep watching them over and over. Truly fascinated by the traditions and the amount of knowledge your guests have about their heritage. Well done! 👏🏻❤😘
WOW... thanks so much Arne and Carlos for this rich heritage series. I am looking forward to what you two are going to release in your next Rowan designs after this series. 🥰, Sharon.
I am delighted that you have chosen this beautiful area of Norway, so rich in tradition and the folk arts, for your series of Podcasts. Each of the individuals that you have interviewed is a National treasure! One detail of this current podcast that was hinted at, but never explained, almost as if avoided (I'm beginning to think that it is a national secret), was WHY the seat of the man's bunad came to be reinforced with leather? I have only ever heard of one plausible explanation that may or may not be true and I would love to know if Randi could provide a little more explanation. I look forward to your future podcasts. They are like visiting the valley all over again. Tusen takk!
I want to thank you so much for making these videos. I’m in Melbourne Australia where we’re currently at day 226 in lockdown since the pandemic started. I’m so sad that I can’t see my friends or go outside 5 km from my house but with your videos I feel like I’m travelling with friends in beautiful Norway.
Oh my goodness. There is a lot to make their daily clothes. The skirt pleat was very interesting and well as the stiffness of the bottom of the skirt. Wow. The video was very, very informative and I enjoyed the culture history of the clothing for Norway. Thank you.
The folk costumes in this segment were so elaborately beautiful. The pleats in the skirts are sturdy for sure. Now that we know a little about the fabric and seeing process, this isn't a garment one could whip up quickly. Very interesting and inspiring.
Absolutely fantastic! Those folks costumes are stunning! Thank you so much for letting us, on the other side of the world, learn this history! Looking forward to the next episode. 👏🏻👏🏻
Hi Arne and Carlos ; I have a question about Arne's heritage .Why do the women wear black after they get married? Will Arne ever show or have interview with his own family and his heritage? I don't mean to sound like I'm being nosey,( but I would like to know how he grew-up). And why he love doing many different crafts. I mean like how many siblings he has and well as for you to Carlos. Please keep your videos coming. I really enjoy them tremendously.
![ทุกครั้งที่หลับตา (Lucid Dream) - AYLA's [ Official MV ]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/4i1OBAQyv58/mqdefault.jpg)
This is Absolutely Beautifully and Thank you ❤😊
Arne, Carlos: what an incredible series. The colours of the countryside, folk costumes and language, it's simply wonderful. These are the moments when I totally appreciate the technology that allows us to travel the world using our computers, and so grateful that you share your family and your country with us. Carlos, your translation is much appreciated! Looking forward to the next episode.
Each one of these episodes fills my heart with joy, Arne and Carlos. My host family in Hamar was very active in the folk dancing movement, and so of course the traditional folk costumes were an extremely important part of that. During my year there (1982-83), they found a simple servant girl’s bunad for me to wear at the dance gatherings. It was such a rich and never-to-be-forgotten experience for a naive American girl. These videos that you are creating should be considered a Norwegian national treasure. I hope they are or will be broadcast on NRK. I can’t thank you enough for creating this series.
Thank you for sharing your story!
@@ARNECARLOS Thank you for reading my comment!
This series is absolutely fascinating. Thank you Carlos for the translation into English it is very much appreciated. The history of the folk costumes is so very interesting and I look forward to seeing new episodes.
Brilliant to have been able to include the baptism procession. Seeing the folk costumes “in action” was the ribbon tying up this beautiful gift of an episode.
The ambience of the treasure room was enough to throw us back to the time when these costumes were worn and alive with movement. I could almost hear the floors creak. It is impressive how much time each phase took to complete each costume, layer after layer. People knew how to wait and knew that durable clothes took time to make.
Thanks to this series, we have the privilege to see the value of the artisan in the Setesdal area, as it was then and so it is now.
Although it is highly unlikely that we will go back to a time when we would wait for a year for cloths to hang, it would be worth the while to reflect on what we put on and how it affects the environment, for example. We are already going in that direction with the quality of yarns we choose for our knitting.
A huge thanks to Carlos who took the time to translate every single word. There was quite a bit of information covered in just this episode alone.
Thank you for watching Rosanna!
The clothing is exquisite with beautiful rich colors. I'm amazed at the amount of time required to prepare the fabric for construction is stunning. Arne & Carlos for sharing this amazing national treasure of Norway.
Wow, the folk costumes that Maria and Randi are wearing are absolutely stunning! As someone from a very young country I can only marvel at the treasure of these beautiful Medieval buildings and your diverse cultural history. Thanks SO much for making this series!
I am so amazed once again by the beauty of Norway and the pride of the people for the appreciation of their heritage, including you both ! Thank you for presenting this wonderful historic series that is obviously a labor of love and hard work...so effortless on our part as viewers but so greatly appreciated ! I never want it to end !
This woman is a treasure trove of information!!!! A truly amazing episode!! Thank you!
Just returned from holiday….watching the rest of the craft shows!!! Love these!!! Wonderful!!!! Thankyou for sharing with us!!!
Thank you so much for allowing me to come on this amazing journey with you! 💜
Fascinating! Thank you for sharing an important part of Norwegian culture. I’d like to hear more sometime about the elves and trolls! 💜
So very interesting. The costumes are beautiful. Ty Carlos for the hard work of translating.❤️
Absolutely amazing reading the translation about the traditions. Thank you Carlos and Arne for this series and taking the time to bring this to us. Looking forward to seeing the rest of this series. The folk costumes are beautiful hanging up but even more beautiful seeing them worn.
Thanks for sharing all this wonderful cultural textile heritage - it's wonderful.
Every video in this series is better than the one before it. Congratulations and thanks! XXXX
What a wealth of information. I feel so thankful and privileged to sit on my butt and enjoy this series. Thank you!
I love the series. Seeing the Norwegian countryside is breathtaking. The people are always friendly and smiling and so welcoming to you guys and even all of us out in the world. The costumes are fabulous. I love hearing about the history of the folk costumes. Now I want buttons with the red glass centers and silver inlay for a sweater like you guys are wearing. I enjoy all of the animals and scenery along the way. Take care and stay safe.
How great is it that such a historical "craft" has not been forgotten?
A 1st class podcast. So informative so interesting. Arne and Carlos you have excelled yourselves. Thank you Jacqui x
Thank you for another interesting podcast. I especially enjoyed the footage of the baptism and conformation procession at the end! The garments are gorgeous and the little children were adorable in them!
They were!
A skilled local musician, Aryeh Frankfurter, plays the nyckel harpa which reminds me of the violin being played in the procession. So here in Oregon USA Scandinavian music is alive and doing well. Thank you for sharing this region of Norway’s special traditions and amazing artists.
Loved seeing the traditional dresses on the little girls.
😀
i am feeling so privileged to be on this journey with you ! i certainly see why they call it the treasure room, I have always had an interest in the history of textiles so this is such a treat ! I can't wait until the next episode, thank you so much !
I just love how she keeps separating the different clothing items out into fancy and ordinary! They all look so amazing and I would just feel unbelievably special to get to see let alone wear even the most ordinary of those clothes. I can not get enough of these videos. Thank you Arne and Carlos for bringing them to us.
You are welcome Melissa!
Good afternoon from southcentral Kentucky, U.S. !
Thank you for recording and posting this video! Traditional folkwear is awesome!
This topic is a personal favorite of mine. I have been doing research in my family tree, specifically going back to my family’s immigrants. My current interest is the clothing of my female ancestors.
Opa Van Doren came from Doorn in the Utrecht province of the Netherlands in the mid 1600’s. The most interesting part of the dress is the kraplach. It is a vest-like piece of clothing made of a fancy print fabric that is very stiff, and is held on with ribbons wrapped around the waist. For modesty’s sake, the front and back openings are covered with fabric**strips and pinned into place. The sides of the kraplach extend past the top of the shoulders by several inches.
**In all the pictures I have seen, the modesty fabric strips are red with vertical and horizontal thin white stripes (the front strips are squares, the back strips are set on the point).
This was a wonderful video. My mother took me back to Norway to be baptized at 18 months old to visit her family. We always had The love of Norway instilled in our growing up since my mom came over at the age of 26 after the war. She made Hardanger Bunad’s for my sisters and me. We were taught Hardanger and the beading for the breast plates. Can’t wait to visit Norway again. It has been 3 years and hopefully next year after all is well in the world.
Another wonderful episode! I especially loved seeing all the folk costumes in the procession at the end lead by the Hardanger Fiddle!
❤️
These episodes are terrific, but they require me to keep my eyes on the screen for the whole time. I watch them a few minutes at a time, ad I'm able to find a bit of time. Thanks, A&C, for giving us such a gift.
Amazing. Thanks for sharing your culture and all the talented people.
So fascinating! Thank you for sharing the beautiful folk costumes and all the history of your culture!
Wow! The lower half of our little cottage is from the 17th century, but built of stone. I am amazed that wooden buildings could last even longer than that.
Arne, your ancestors were certainly some of this community of extraordinarily skilled crafts people for many, many generations. I can't wait for next week, Embroidery has been a huge part of my life and is of great importance in my family. It will be so good to learn more from a new tradition.
👍
Fascinating, be proud of this series.
Thank you for taking us into this historic museum space - the information from Randi was so detailed- I learned so much! (Thank you, Carlos, for the awesome translation work!)
Each week gets more & more fascinating. Amazing the people kept their history intact without outside influence. Beautiful village steeped in history. Thank you. 👌👌👍👍👋👋👋⭐⭐⭐
Thank you for sharing all the interesting facts with us this evening. So nice to learn things about traditional costumes and history in different countries. Thank you Carlos for taking the time to translate everything to us all , very time consuming. Will look forward to the next episode. By the way the Beetle is looking very nice. Our eldest son his first car was a yellow Beetle , that was a very nice one as well. Many years ago now. He was 17 when he had his and is in his mid 40s now. He has a top of the range Alfra Romeo these days. So a little different , but still says how he enjoyed his beetle. And often says he wishes he had kept it for special occasions. Both take care look forward to your next episode in the weekl
What a wonderful and interesting story about the costumes Very enjoyable, thank you for sharing, the lady is very knowledgeable about your heritage.
I am a die hard fan of all the traditional and historical regional Bunad attire. This was nice you two.
We are glad you liked it!
Beautiful buildings country and such stunning costumes its so nice to see tradition costumes from other countries. Maria very passionate talker and speaks english so well.
Thank you so much. Loved to have the Norwegian with subtitles.
I feel like i say this every episode, but I truly enjoyed it. I’m glad you will be talking to Randi again next time, because just before you wrapped up I was thinking to myself, “I could listen to her for hours!” 🤗 and I have no idea why, but the end scene made me tear up. It really touched me. Thank you so much for doing these episodes. I am learning a lot. What a treasure room! And so wonderful that Arne has a personal connection to the area, he is learning more about his grandmother and ancestors.
You are welcome!
This is amazing!! As someone who cannot travel right now, this is so meaningful. I even stopped watching in the middle to do a little genealogy. I
Have family who emigrated from Rogaland to America in 1829. Of course I had to find photos of bunad from that region!! Thank you for your beautiful videos.
This was such a treat. I felt like I actually visited the farmhouse with you. Such a fascinating episode and Randi was exceptional. I am really enjoying learning about the traditions and history of Setesdal. What a rich history. Arne must be thrilled with this series! Thank you!!
What an amazing video! So full of information and I so appreciated seeing the folk costumes in present day at the service outside. Thanks for including that.
The baptisms at the end with everyone wearing their unique folk costume was truly a delight. Helped my understanding of how and what was worn especially the wave of the skirt which was hard to really see how it falls from hanging in the museum. And those little girls, oh so cute! Thanks for another great episode!
Loved seeing all the very blonde kids. Reminds me of my son and husband when their hair was almost white
The music is hauntingly beautiful, and wonderful to see a violinist actually playing. Also wonderful to see people, young and old, embracing their culture and tradition. I feel privileged to be a part of this experience. Thank you.
Incredible program! Thank you so much ❤️
This episode was like time travelling, thanks a lot !
You are welcome!
Next best thing to being there. Fascinating. Thank you.
I love learning about the culture and traditions of Norway.
Seeing the arts beautifully combined makes my heart sing.
Thank you for sharing.
I am finding this tour absolutely fascinating! Thank youfor all the work you have put into it!
You are welcome Kathleen!
As usual a great episode! Thank you for sharing your culture.
Wow, I had no idea of the time & effort required to make those beautiful outfits! I'm really enjoying this series, thanks so much 💗
These episodes are So interesting. I love learning all about Norwegien history, the costumes and how the;y came together. Hanging the fabric for a year. How times have changed.
Thank you so much for taking all of us on this journey with you.
You are welcome!
Such an interesting show. Randi is just so knowlegeable. I love this series.
Delightful and so full of inspiration and information.
Thank you both for another very interesting vlog. The scenery at the beginning and the ending with people and children in traditional costume and music was great. Hope you are enjoying the end of summer.
We are, thank you Ginger!
Thank you! So fascinating! I am a Canadian of Lithuanian heritage and I own a folk costume made by a well known Lithuanian textile artist that I treasure. I used to wear it in dance and choir groups that I bleonged to, as a girl. It's interesting for me to compare the different types of craftsmanship emphasized in the Norwegian folk costume as compared to my own. By the way, Elizabeth Zimmermans book, "Knitting in the Old Way" has an extensive section on Lusekofte and other Norwegian sweaters, including patterns for knitting and also embroidery. An indespensible addition to anyone's knitting library who is interested in traditional garment construction.
Just so interesting to anyone who is intrigued by folk costumes and "Tracht" as we call it in German and Swiss-German, all the regional variations and the way each different version developed...
I have a Gotthelf Tracht that I made for my confirmation in 1979, I grew up in Ringgenberg, in the Bernese Oberland.
@@thereseschmocker4879 I bet it's beautiful, the Bernese ones are so attractive!
What amazing lovely old buildings. Love to hear about the history of those buildings. Beautiful costumes and customs in Setesdal! Amazing that people made their own clothes. What a work. But I guess they couldn't afford to buy it. They had to make it themselves.
There were no shops 300 years ago ;>)
Wow, thanks so much for bringing me along with you guys to this beautiful place!
Those costumes are so beautifully made, it’s hard to imagine working on a farm wearing them. They’re beautiful!
Gorgeous and what history! This is so wonderful and thank you so much!
Very interesting to learn about thecostums. Surprising to hear norwegian words we also use in the Frisian language .
I heard you say that some ppl in the comments didn't like the music in this episode, but I actually loved the sound of the Hardanger Fiddle! It reminded me very much of the way some of the older ppl play thier fiddles in Appalachia, here in America. A lot of similarities in tone and cadence! I'm sure that has something to do with thier deep European roots. I thought it was a lovely sound.
I thoroughly enjoyed the video. Much appreciation Carlos for your translation of these videos. Although I am aware some complained, I simply slowed the video to enjoy every nuance of the video and it’s information. This is my third time I have watched these videos and I sure I’ll enjoy watching them more. Thank you both Arne and Carlos (oh, and your crew, of course). Thanks from Australia 🐨🦘😷
That is great to hear Lesley!
You have raised the standard of You Tube presentations with this series. It would make a wonderful record of all the crafts involved in the history of life in Setesdal to make the complete series available for Norwegian archives. Also the recessional of folks walking down the hill at the conclusion of this video is lovely. The musician is playing what instrument, similar to a fiddle? What is the tune he’s playing…is it a religious hymn? Congratulations on this series, from Virginia, USA,
Your videos are the best! I'm being spoiled by being in your company 3 times a week🥰 your body language seems a little different when speaking Norwegian. But- you are clearly listening for all the details. Brilliant!
My head is spinning with all the details and variations that Randi described. My favourite part of the whole episode was the film at the end of the people attending the service in their costumes. That brought it to life perfectly. I’m looking forward to your embroidery lesson. I think that Norway must be my first post-Covid travel destination! ❤️ from 🇨🇦
We hope you will be able to make it here kne day!
After reading comments I would say I agree with all of the above, and add that the Baptism procession moved me to tears. Lovely traditions. Lovely people.
❤️
Another episode that is so wonderful! My goodness a lot of fabric in those beautiful garments. If you needed a new pinafore you better plan well in advance. Thank you for these historical travels.
Absolutely fascinating !! I am really enjoying these trips into history. Keep them coming.
We will!
Fascinating! I suppose that the particular clothing developed into what worked best for the climate and the type of work that everyone did! I'm partial to red, so I agree that it's the most desirable color!
These episodes are so amazing and enjoyable. I look forward to them each week! Thank you 🇳🇴
Wow!! So beautiful!! I especially loved the tatted lace on the collar and cuffs of her shirt. Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Thanks for another wonderful installment!!
so interesting, Carlos you asked all the questions I was having. I love how she gently got you back onto what she wanted to talk about. Thank you so much for this wonderful series
Yeah! It’s Sunday and time for a new crafts video! I enjoyed every minute of this video! So interesting and I learned so much! Such a rich tradition and I gained such a respect for the skills and traditions. A girl must have had to start working on her trousseau as a young girl. Learning all the skills and honing skills to prepare for a future family! Thank you very much, as always, Arne and Carlos for sharing these beautiful traditions with us! ❤️🌸😀
This is so very interesting and nice to watch. I really enjoy all these episodes.☺️
I am really enjoying this series! Most interesting!
This was so beautiful! The scenes and music brought tears to my eyes! I do wish you had had the time to review the house interior also. There were some intriguing figures on the walls (?).
I enjoyed learning about this.
This was a very informative and lovely video and yes your personalities seem more relaxed when you speak your native tongue.
I wondered what was typical for children to wear? Very interesting, I wish you could have taken the garments down to look at them closer. Thank you so much!
Loving this series! Thank you
I love the series! Thank you
Thank you thank you thank you so very much.
👍🏻
Loving every minute of this series! I keep watching them over and over.
Truly fascinated by the traditions and the amount of knowledge your guests have about their heritage.
Well done! 👏🏻❤😘
Carlos, great job on the translation. There’s a book waiting to be written on this series.
True!
WOW... thanks so much Arne and Carlos for this rich heritage series. I am looking forward to what you two are going to release in your next Rowan designs after this series. 🥰, Sharon.
I am delighted that you have chosen this beautiful area of Norway, so rich in tradition and the folk arts, for your series of Podcasts. Each of the individuals that you have interviewed is a National treasure! One detail of this current podcast that was hinted at, but never explained, almost as if avoided (I'm beginning to think that it is a national secret), was WHY the seat of the man's bunad came to be reinforced with leather? I have only ever heard of one plausible explanation that may or may not be true and I would love to know if Randi could provide a little more explanation. I look forward to your future podcasts. They are like visiting the valley all over again. Tusen takk!
I want to thank you so much for making these videos. I’m in Melbourne Australia where we’re currently at day 226 in lockdown since the pandemic started. I’m so sad that I can’t see my friends or go outside 5 km from my house but with your videos I feel like I’m travelling with friends in beautiful Norway.
Oh my goodness. There is a lot to make their daily clothes. The skirt pleat was very interesting and well as the stiffness of the bottom of the skirt. Wow. The video was very, very informative and I enjoyed the culture history of the clothing for Norway. Thank you.
The folk costumes in this segment were so elaborately beautiful. The pleats in the skirts are sturdy for sure. Now that we know a little about the fabric and seeing process, this isn't a garment one could whip up quickly. Very interesting and inspiring.
😀
Fascinating! Thank you so much
I am enjoying the Norwegian craft traditions so much! There is a lot to learn.
Fabulous ,it needs to be watched at least twice so much information Thankyou so much yet again for your in depth video
👍🏻
So interesting, thank you so much for this series of videos. 💐
You are welcome!
Fascinating! Thank you guys for doing this
Absolutely fantastic! Those folks costumes are stunning! Thank you so much for letting us, on the other side of the world, learn this history! Looking forward to the next episode. 👏🏻👏🏻
Hi Arne and Carlos ; I have a question about Arne's heritage .Why do the women wear black after they get married? Will Arne ever show or have interview with his own family and his heritage? I don't mean to sound like I'm being nosey,( but I would like to know how he grew-up). And why he love doing many different crafts. I mean like how many siblings he has and well as for you to Carlos. Please keep your videos coming. I really enjoy them tremendously.