Definitions

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  • noun A Norwegian style of stylized floral decoration with scrollwork and geometric elements.

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  • noun a Scandinavian style of carved or painted decoration (as on furniture or walls or dinnerware) consisting of floral motifs

Etymologies

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From Norwegian

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Examples

  • It sort of reminds me a little bit of rosemaling or something Pennsylvania Dutch.

    Hearts and Minds - A Dress A Day 2006

  • It was a retinal mandala, a rosemaling of torn limbs and glutinous napalm-melted flesh, all blurring together in the surfglow of his closed eyes.

    In Other Worlds Attanasio, A. A. 1984

  • Its heritage shines with rosemaling, hardanger and baking demonstrations.

    JSOnline.com 2010

  • After a business meeting and then treats and coffe, e Mary Jane Grandstrand will speak about the history of rosemaling along with showing some of the things she has done with this old art form.

    The Albert Lea Tribune 2010

  • After a business meeting and then treats and coffe, e Mary Jane Grandstrand will speak about the history of rosemaling along with showing some of the things she has done with this old art form.

    The Albert Lea Tribune 2010

  • After a business meeting and then treats and coffe, e Mary Jane Grandstrand will speak about the history of rosemaling along with showing some of the things she has done with this old art form.

    The Albert Lea Tribune 2010

  • In the Norway tent, CLU student Matt Jackson was doing some rosemaling or decorative painting, printing the word Fisk - meaning fish - on a canvas bag.

    Ventura County Star Stories 2010

  • After a business meeting and then treats and coffe, e Mary Jane Grandstrand will speak about the history of rosemaling along with showing some of the things she has done with this old art form.

    The Albert Lea Tribune 2010

  • Connie studied the art of Norwegian rosemaling, creating beautiful trays and wall hangings.

    The Oshkosh Northwestern Latest Headlines 2009

  • There are rosemaling pieces, Norwegian dolls from the Nordic Doll Club, music and hardanger.

    The Albert Lea Tribune 2009

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