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IN’ FOODS HOME GOODS CLOTHING CRAFT CULTURE A NORDIC MARKETPLACE... SINCE 1921 FALL 2014 Petroglyphs, the intriguing rock carvings found throughout the Nordic countries, date from the Bronze Age (1800 to 500 B.C.) The glyphs are pictures that tell a story - often marking important events and cultural information. Boats and rituals are frequent subjects. In 2016, Sarpsborg, Norway will Sarpsborg celebrate the 1000th anniversary of Pullover its founding! Since it lies in an area of 50517 $379 southeastern Norway that has many petroglyphs, designer/resident Marry Raadahl and manufacturer Dale of Norway have teamed up to Sarpsborg create a sweater that pays homage Cardigan to its ancient past. Even the 50518 $429 petroglyph pewter clasps were specially designed. 100% wool, made in Norway. XS – 3X Sarpsborg Headband (one size) 51654 $45 Denmark’s Katja Bie tells stories of her Nordic roots through her exquisite textile designs. These very special pieces are made using rich colors screened onto beautiful scarves and ties of silk. Each article includes a story explaining its symbols. Red Rune Tie 53122 $65 Blue Rune Tie 3¾ x 58” 53121 $65 Blue Rune Scarf with Coin Motif 20 x 61” 53120 $75 Black Petroglyph Scarf 11½ x 56” 5 3118 $ 5 5 Artist Heidi Lange uses the rock carvings of her Swedish homeland and Viking era designs to inspire her wonderful batik cotton prints. Framed Viking Batik 11½” 53460 $48 ~ The wonderful Oak Wisdom Blanket, designed by Minnesotan Lauri Jacobi, pays tribute to an old Swedish folk belief in the “guardian tree” that protected each farmstead. Woven of soft 100% wool by Pendleton, it also incorporates ancient Celtic symbols. USA 54x72” 52402 $230 The star of our front cover is featured on page 17 ~ 2 Odin was the powerful father of the gods in Norse mythology. His ravens Huginn (“thought”) The essence of Viking-ness is captured in these fi nely and crafted miniature glass pieces. Each is molded, etched Muninn and painted by hand. From Mats Jonasson Målerås in Sweden. (“memory”) Viking Glass Block 2½ x 3” 53013 $75 fl e w Viking Ship Glass Block 2 x 3” 42956 $100 throughout the world each day, returning with news for him about everything they saw and heard. Hand-carved in Norway by the Henning Workshop. 9” 22698 $245 Runes fi rst appeared around Sigvat Designs’ Rune Pendants are 150 AD and were commonly used made in the US of enameled pewter. up through the late Medieval Each rune represents period. Each rune had a meaning, a meaningful concept, and as such were used in ritual and making it a most thoughtful gift. divination probably long before The ¾” runes are $12.50 each; they evolved into use as an leather cords $10 each. alphabet. They were usually carved Gebo (Harmony) 3706 in wood and bone, written on Raitho (Journey) 3704 animal skins, or carved in stone to Kaunaz (Creativity) 3705 memorialize deaths and events. Black Leather Cord 17” Runes were an opportunity for Rune Alphabet 52140 22” 52145 wordplay and storytelling, Wall-hanging a chance to express a sense lists defi nitions of the ancient characters of of fun when writing. Scandinavia. Acrylic,USA 10x28” 52487 $14 New from Minnesota’s Tokheim Stoneware and exclusively ours! This handmade beauty functions nicely as a bowl, a vase, or even a wine chiller! 5” tall, it features a beautiful green glaze and a fi nely incised rosemal design. 52309 $140 The strikingly beautiful Final Light at Sea was painted by Minnesota/Nevada artist Floyd Johnson. The print’s Deco process gives it the look and feel of an oil painting; no glass is needed. It’s complemented well by a rustic, wood-like frame. Framed Deco Print 17½ x 15½” 43956 $85 Notecard 4½ x 6” 53480 $3 each ViVisiVii it iinngngebretsens.comomm forfof moreree! Don’t mess with this fi erce little Viking Family; they are armed and dangerous! Wood and natural fi ber, from Sweden. Mama with Rolling Pin 4½” 50211 $34 Boy with Mace 3½” 46224 $24 Papa with Mace 4½” 50210 $34 Girl with Pike 3½” 46225 $24 INGEBRETSENS.COM TOLL FREE - 800 279 9333 GIFTS - 612 729 9333 MEATS - 612 729 9331 3 NORWAY celebrates the 200th anniversary of its constitution, adopted in 1814. Gratulerer to our sister country, so rich in history, culture, sense of place, and reverence for its magnifi cent land Urnes Pewter Jewelry is inspired by Viking animal-art wood carvings on the Urnes stave church, built on the Sognefjord around 1130AD. Its strong and graceful design works for men or women. Made by Tinn Per in Norway. Brooch 2¼” 6F074 $64 Ring adjustable 52861 $46 Bracelet adjustable 52860 $58 We celebrate the life and body of work of Theodor Kittelsen, 1857 – 1914, who captured well the somber melancholy and majestic beauty of Norway’s natural world, and its soul. We feature prints of several Norwegian of his works on the back page and on our website. Folk Weddings by Odell M. Bjerkness, Two of his most author of loved troll images The Prince & the Nanny. are reproduced This richly illustrated on these book details the origins Troll Note Cards. of folk culture in Norway, 3 each of 2 designs, and with extensive color 4½ x 6” 53063 $9 paintings, photographs and drawings focuses on the traditional weddings of the 1800’s. Paperback, 180pp. 2014 53263 $19.95 Norske Nasjonalsang Skatter CD This 2-CD compilation was produced to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the signing of Norway’s constitution. With 43 songs by a variety of Norway’s most recognizable musicians, this CD will be treasured for years to come. Includes Ja, vi elsker dette landet and Norge, mitt Norge. 52538 $32.95 ViVisiii it Combine a talented knitting designer, iinngngen bretsens.comm Norwegian nationalism during and Marius Spatulas forfof moree! after World War ll, and a handsome 12” $19.50 each war hero/Olympic skier turned fi lm Red 52684 Blue 52685 actor (Marius Eriksen), and you have ingredients for the Marius Towel 20x27” 52675 $18 – the best-selling Norwegian Pot Holder 52674 $13 sweater pattern since 1954. Cellulose Dish Cloth The “Norwegian national sweater” 52670 $8 design is now for your kitchen, too! Napkins lunch size, pkg. of 20 52617 $9.50 Cupcake Liners pack of 50 52669 $9.50 Set of 2 , 8” 52890 $14.50 4 INGEBRETSENS.COM TOLL FREE - 800 279 9333 GIFTS - 612 729 9333 MEATS - 612 729 9331 Vimpels (pennant) long-lasting nylon, made in Minnesota. Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland. 34” 7FB3 $36 60” 7FB4 $60 Toothpick Flags 1x1½” fl ag, 100 per pack. Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, USA OR0019 $8 Paper Flag Garlands Each 78” string has 20 1x1¾” fl ags, 2 strings per pack. Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. OR0020 $3 per pack Outdoor Flags Stitched construction, made in Minnesota of durable, fade-resistant nylon. Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Oval Country Decal Iceland, USA. Weather-resistant vinyl. 2 x 3’ P0728 $39 Norway, 3 x 5’ P0729 $49 Sweden, Denmark, Finland or Iceland 3x4½” 47328 $3.50 Table Flags 4x6” lightweight nylon ViVisi it fl ag on a 10” pole. iinngngen bretsens.comm Norway, Sweden, forfof moreree! Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and USA. P0723 $3.50 Black Plastic Base 1, 3, or 5 hole. P0724 $1.75 Nylon Windsocks made in Minnesota. Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, USA. 60” P0720 $26 30” P0721 $16 A Flag Tee that’s a cut above – the super-soft cotton/poly shirt fi ts really well and is USA-made. Sizes S – 2X $24 Sweden 53492 Norway 52641 (not shown) Denmark 53493 Finland 53494 Nordic Capital Cities Mugs Ceramic, 11 oz. $8.50 each Oslo (Norway) 50156 Stockholm (Sweden) 50157 Copenhagen (Denmark) 52925 Helsinki (Finland) 52926 Reykjavik (Iceland) 53285 5 These lovely, Nordic-inspired pieces are made in Minnesota by Lilleknappen. Nordic National Bracelets, mixing dyed leather bands with gleaming metal, are a stylish, understated way to declare pride in one’s roots! $28 each From top to bottom Finland blue/white/silver 52429 Denmark red/white/silver 52428 Sweden blue/yellow/gold 52426 Norway or Iceland red/blue/gold 52427 The Lotta Necklace is fashioned of bronze and a glistening aventurine stone. 2” on an 18” gold-plated chain. 53005 $36 The Magga Necklace from Lilleknappen is made with a translucent 1½” slice of agate, each one intriguingly unique. 3” pendant on 24” silver plate chain. 53191 $50 Linne Baltic Amber simply set with fi ne silver and gunmetal. Necklace 18” ball chain 52405 $36 Earrings 1½” 52404 $36 The simple, lightweight little Vann means water or lake in Norwegian, Vala Bracelet the perfect name for these beautiful, is made of antiqued pewter. watery blue kyanite crystals. 52859 $28 Vann Necklace 1¾” on 24” gold-plated chain 53006 $46 Vann Earrings 1½” gold-plated sterling hooks ViVisiii it 53007 $38 iinngngen bretsens.comm forfof moreree! Four generations of Norwegian silversmiths are behind Karina Designs, makers and designers of beautiful silver sølje jewelry. Sølje is made to go with specifi c regional bunader, Norway’s folk dress, but are just as appropriate and lovely worn with contemporary attire. These pieces are entirely and expertly handcrafted by mother and daughter Karen and Elisabeth Sleire. Round Filigree Brooch 2” 52121 $88 Long Sølje Brooch 1¼ x 2½” 52117 $98 Sølje Earrings 1” 52132 $48 6 Viking Necklaces from Norway are made of pewter, on adjustable 26” leather cords. $12.50 each Viking Ship 52963 Thor’s Hammer 52962 The handsome and multi-useful Else Tote Bag is made in Minnesota of sturdy grey felt with rich blue Nordic braid trim.