This packet includes two Os designs on different background colors using JoSonja acrylics. The small tines measure 8” x 4” x 3 “.
Os is located in the Hordaland fylke (district) south of Bergen. Johannes Johannessen Tveiteras (1762-1842), originally from Sweden, was one of the first rosemalers from this area. Nils Tveiteras Midhus (1795-1875), one of his two sons, moved to Os in 1820 where he developed his own distinctive style. He combined Telemark elements with geometric designs and old Hordaland motifs. His son, Annanias Midthus Tveit (1847-1924) further developed the tradition with great creativity and love of color. Rosemaling was late blooming in this area and didn’t reach its peak until the turn of the 20th Century.
I based this design on the work of Annanias M. Tveit. Both lids are symmetrical, but the one bottom is symmetrical and the light colored one asymmetrical. Both kinds of designs are found in this style, with or without scrolls. Black along with white, red and medium value blue were used for background colors.
The packet includes four pages of instructions, seven photographs and the line drawing.
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