Purchased by donor in Kinsarvik in 1968.White cotton Hardanger fabric with a Hardanger design at each end in white perle cotton. Of interest are the patches of drawn fabric work, combined with the Hardanger. Edge is hemstitched.embroidery, mats, 1960-80, norway, hardanger

An intricate design is used for this traditional embroidery from the Hardanger Fjord, Norway. Designed and worked by the donor (member) to the Guild Collection.Grey-green evenweave double threaded Hardanger cotton fabric, with classical Hardanger embroidery in matching thread.embroidery, mats, hardanger, 1980-2000

Rosemary Tonkin was an Embroidery Tutor at The Embroiderers Guild, Victoria. Designed many original pieces and specialized in counted work.Designed by donor, worked on beige linen, using traditional Hardanger designs. Traditional edge.embroidery, hardanger, linen, mat

White cotton material with a 60 mm border worked in simple Hardanger style.embroidery, hardanger, table mats, norway, 20th century

Shirley took classes in making needle cases at the Guild in 1991.Square needlecase in cream linen. Hardanger design in centre in fine ecru thread. Piece is closed with needle woven button. embroidery, hardanger, small articles, 1980-2000, australia

Square Hardanger mat on white cotton/linen even weave with traditional blocks including dove's eyes, woven bars and woven Maltese crosses. Crocheted edge.embroidery, mats, hardanger, maltese cross

Hardanger mat stitched in white cotton perle on very pale green evenweave linen, using kloster blocks, buttonhole edge, picots, eyelets and satin stitch motifs.embroidery, hardanger, australia, 20thc

Fine natural linen with an intricate design worked in natural thread. Eyelets, drawn thread and needle weaving with picots. The design is reminiscent of Hardanger and could possibly be an early form.embroidery, hardanger, panels, sweden, 18th century

From the collection of Bette JonesA square mat scalloped at edge worked in cream and grey. Hardanger work.handcrafts, embroidery

Handcrafted by a friend of the Donor, who also smocked baby bottles and little girl's dresses for Georges Department Store, Collins Street, Melbourne.Georges Department Store was a very exclusive and expensive store in Melbourne from the 1880s, and closing in 1995.Book Mark. Embroidered, 16cm x 5cm cream linen Hardanger.handcrafts, embroidery

From the collection of Bette JonesA square mat with squared scalloped edges worked in cream and brown in hardanger work.nonehandcrafts, embroidery

A Norwegian child's national costume is traditionally a bunad (or a simplified daily version called a stakk or festdrakt) worn for special events like Syttende Mai (Constitution Day), christenings, and weddings. Like adult bunads, children's versions often reflect regional designs tied to a family's geographical origin in Norway, with over 450 distinct regional styles. Because full traditional bunads with hand-embroidery and silver are expensive and children outgrow them quickly, many families opt for a stakk (a simpler, less costly skirt-and-bodice combo) or a festdrakt (party costume). A complete traditional set typically includes a wool or brocade skirt/bodice, a white cotton or linen blouse, an apron, matching headwear or a small cap, and silver or pewter brooches and clasps. The bunad tradition is officially recognized as a living part of Norway's cultural heritage and is listed under UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage.Red wool, black velvet edge, and beaded in the traditional style of the Hardanger area.beading, garments, 1980-2000, norway

From the collection of Bette JonesCream linen antimacassar with mixed needlework - hardanger embroidery, drawn thread. Star pattern main design curved edging with four tassels.handcrafts, needlework

Vic Holmes ( Bendigo Branch)Ecru linen mat embroidered with an olive green thread. Kloster blocks, satin stitch and ecru blocks embellish the open spaces. Single faggot stitch repeats the various sections of the design.hardanger, mat

The fringed tablecloth is an example of a domestic item brought to Australia by early settlers in the Western District of Victoria as a home comfort.The fringed tablecloth helps tell the story of the arrival of European settlers and the small, light home comforts they brought with them to maintain a meaningful connection to home.Fringed and lined square tablecloth. The front is hand embroidered on brown loose weave fabric, the back a pale yellow polished cotton fabric. The edges on the back have been turned and machine-stitched. Hand-stitching has been used to join the top to the back and to add the fringe around the edges. The embroidery uses tapestry wool in cream, yellow, brown and green tones. The style is possibly an example of European folk-style hardanger embroidery technique. An inscription on a pink ribbon is sewn onto the reverse.“S F . 31303 OLIVER YEA - - [undecipherable]”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, tablecloth, fringed tablecloth, embroidered tablecloth, european embroidery, hand sewing, domestic object, handmade, textile, silk thread, geometric design, vintage, long-stitch, zigzag design, decorative, home décor, domestic linen, table linen, hardanger embroidery, hardanger