Norwegian Pick-Up Bandweaving

The Norwegian Bandweaving presentation that I did for Vesterheim in September, 2025, is now on YouTube. You can watch it here.

See how to tell the difference between the two traditional pick-up weaves and at the many ways these beautiful bands were used in the farm society in the 1800s—from apron bands and hairbands to swaddling bands and sending bands.

Also see two coverlets made from bands sewn together, several unique examples of woven-in initials and dates, and some special bands in Vesterheim’s collection.

Most of the 52 images in the presentation are not in the book, Norwegian Pick-Up Bandweaving and there is a lot of new information here.