What does Hardanger mean in Norwegian?
embroidery
Definition of hardanger : embroidery of Norwegian origin worked over counted threads in a geometrical design.
Where is Hardanger in Norway?
Hardanger is a traditional district in the western part of Norway, dominated by the Hardangerfjord and its inner branches of the Sørfjorden and the Eid Fjord. It consists of the municipalities of Ullensvang, Eidfjord, Ulvik and Kvam, and is located inside the county of Vestland.
What is Hardanger fabric?
Hardanger is 100% cotton and it is usually a 22 count fabric. It is a relatively inexpensive fabric, especially compared to linen. Hardanger is a method of embroidery and Hardanger fabric was designed specifically for it. Hardanger embroidery was originally worked on linen years ago.
Where did Hardanger originate?
The exact origins of Hardanger embroidery are not known but it is thought to have its beginnings in ancient Persia and Asia. During the Renaissance, this early form of embroidery spread to Italy where it evolved into Italian Reticella and Venetian lacework.
What is pulled thread?
Pulled thread work is a form of embroidery in which the warp and weft threads of the ground material are pulled together to make small holes by tightening stitches. Also known as: pulled work, or deflected element embroidery (USA).
Where is the Hardangerfjord?
Western Norway
The Hardangerfjord is situated in the county of Hordaland in Western Norway. It is the second longest fjord in Norway, with it’s 179 km. Its maximum depth is more than 800 metres.
Is Hardanger the same as Aida?
HARDANGER FABRICS Where cross stitch is worked over two threads of an evenweave, the work will be the same size as on an aida of half the count, i.e. working over two threads on a 28 count evenweave gives stitches the same size as on 14 count aida (therefore the overall finished stitched piece will be the same size).
What does Hardanger look like?
Designs. The traditional style of Hardanger work is very geometrical in form and based on several basic shapes such as squares, rectangles, triangles, diamonds, hearts, zig-zags and crosses. The combination and placement of these elements allow an unlimited number of beautiful patterns of all sizes to be created.
What is Hardanger work?
Hardanger embroidery or “Hardangersøm” is a form of embroidery traditionally worked with white thread on white even-weave linen or cloth, using counted thread and drawn thread work techniques. It is sometimes called whitework embroidery.
Do you use a hoop for Hardanger?
I recommend you use an embroidery hoop while working the surface stitches. Remove it before cutting the fabric threads and doing the needleweaving.