If you’re in Auckland today, chances are you would be dreaming of curling up under one of these with a cup of hot chocolate in hand right now, brrr.
You may recall a post I did some time ago on The Woods, a collaboration between Norwegian designers, Andreas Engesvik and StokkeAustad. Today I’m sharing some beautiful homeware accessories by Andreas Engesvik.
Bunad Blankets are based on traditional Norwegian folk costumes and the idea of these exquisite pure wool blankets came to Andreas Engesvik whilst sitting in the kitchen with his girlfriend and her family one Christmas Eve, each of them dressed in bunads from Setesdal. In his words, “I sat in a chair while the others stood and walked around me. The abundance of colors, stripes and details where overwhelming. It hit me then, that bunads can be experienced as colors composed on a surface.
Andreas has certainly brought his image to life for all of us by merging his Norwegian culture into modern design. The harmony of colours makes it easy for them to look great thrown over almost any couch or end of the bed and is certainly on the top of my wish list! I’d love to know what you think, are you as in love as I am?
Keep dry Aucklanders and hope the sun is shining for the rest of you.
Mel x
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I have a real thing for throws and blankets and these are stunning! Love the colours and patterns – scrummy x
I always have a thrown nearby. Mohair in Winter and linen in Summer. I have always admired the zigzag of Missoni but this one is really nice too. Nice story behind the initial idea!
Hi Gudy, yes it reminded of the Missoni also and as you know I love Missoni rugs! I wonder if Missoni got the inspiration from the Bunad? M x