Exploring Viksdal Style Rosemaling with Cathy Castellanos

Viksdalmaling is not fanciful with Telemark scrolls and imaginative flowers but instead with twisted tongues, elongated teardrops, moons and circles, and plenty of crosses. Viksdalmaling is rich in symbolism and history, yet perhaps on the verge of extinction again. This presentation is about history, trade, design, color, and symbolism in Viksdal rosemaling. Viksdal design is about the clash between Viking ideology and Christianity. Come watch and learn about this little-known fascinating style of rosemaling.
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These videos are some of the best resources for information about rosemaling on the internet. Thank you for making them and providing them to the world.

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I visited this area 15 years ago and purchased several pieces of the Viksdal style! I also talked with Eldal family members at their art studio!