Vest

NameVest

Maker Setesdal Husflid

Maker Hasla AS

Dateca. 2018

Place madeValle, Setesdal, Norway, Europe

Mediumwool, silver, gold-plated metal

Dimensions13 × 22 7/16 × 1 15/16 in. (33 × 57 × 5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2019.25.10

Object numberFA.2019.25.10

ProvenanceThese ensembles were sewn by Inger Homme and other community members organized through the Setesdal Husflid (local craft shop) in Valle.

DescriptionThis short wool vest is white in the back and has a black wool embroidered front and collar. The vest is two layers in the front. There is embroidery of red, yellow, green, blue, and black on the front panels, and collar. The vest is edged in green wool at the armholes and collar. There are 5 silver buttons attached with a cord on the inside on each side. There is a clasp of silver and 'gold' in the shape of a heart and circle.