DepartmentTextiles-Europe
Guovdageaidnu/Kautokeino mittens
NameMittens
Maker
Laila Keskitalo
CultureNorth Sámi
Date2018
Place madeAvzi, Norway, Europe
MediumWool
DimensionsTie with fringe measures 29cm long: 8 7/8 × 3 15/16 in. (22.5 × 10 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of Internation Folk Art, IFAF collection. FA.2019.20.2
Terms
- value (economic concept)
Object numberFA.2019.20.2ab
ProvenanceCurator purchased object from maker during a research trip to Norway.
DescriptionThese mittens are handknit of Norwegian wool in traditional geometric patterns of red and blue on a white background. Each mitten has a braided tie of the same colors ending in a long tassel.
Early 20th century
Ca. 2017
Early 20th century
Clothing Ensemble/Parts of Ensemble