hardanger

American  

[hahr-dang-er] / hɑrˈdæŋ ər /

noun

1. embroidery openwork having elaborate symmetrical designs created by blocks of satin stitches within which threads of the embroidery fabric are removed.

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Etymology

Origin of hardanger

First recorded in 1880–85; after Hardanger, an area in SW Norway where such embroidery was originally produced

Example Sentences

The Folkemuseum’s hardanger recipe is flour-based instead, but no less delicious.

From Washington Post • Sep. 20, 2018

In one exhibit, a replica of a 400-year-old house, two women in medieval dress prepared the tasty Norwegian flatbread called hardanger lefse.

From Washington Post • Sep. 20, 2018

SAT Scandinavian culture and traditions displays and demonstrations, lefse, Swedish weaving, woodworking, krumkaker baking, hardanger embroidery, rosemaling, bake sale, lunch includes Scandinavian foods, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2014