rosemaling

rosemaling (ROH-zuh-mah-ling) - n., a Scandinavian style of stylized floral decoration with scrollwork and geometric elements.


Typically painted, sometimes carved. Associated especially with 19th century Norway, but also Sweden and also later. A chest with rosemaling:


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From Norwegian rosemåling, from rose, as in rose + maling, painting.

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