rosemaling

[ roh-zuh-mah-ling ]

noun

1. decorative work of Norwegian folk origin consisting of painted or carved floral designs, as on furniture or woodwork.

rosemaling

/ -sə-; ˈrəʊzəˌmɑːlɪŋ /

noun

1. a type of painted or carved decoration in Scandinavian peasant style consisting of floral motifs

Word History and Origins

Origin of rosemaling¹

1940–45; < Norwegian, equivalent to rose rose ¹ + maling painting

Word History and Origins

Origin of rosemaling¹

C20: from Norwegian, literally: rose painting

Example Sentences

The lodge is among the largest in this Nordic heritage fraternal organization, and the building, an old Buick dealership with red carpet and walls, is decorated with Norwegian folk art, Viking carvings and rosemaling.

From Washington Post

The best attempt is the simplest: a stunning curtain of Swarovski crystals, arranged in patterns that blend traditional Norwegian rosemaling imagery with “Wonderful World of Disney” sparkles and swirls.

From New York Times

She sometimes uses patterns from rosemaling books she has collected, but has designed some on her own, borrowing elements from here and there.

From Washington Times

So Koehler practices the art of rosemaling - a Norwegian decorative folk style of painting that uses stylized flowers and scrollwork designs.

From Washington Times

One room hosted many objects from the early-settler era, nearly all of them of Scandinavian origin; things I recognized from home, all the rustic antiques with Norwegian rosemaling.

From New York Times