Lusekofte

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Lusekofte cardigan.
Lusekofte cardigan.
Detail of lusekofte pattern.
Detail of lusekofte pattern.

The lusekofte is a traditional Norwegian sweater, dating from the 19th century.

The lusekofte features a black and white design, and the name means "lice jacket", after the isolated black stitches. It is more formally called a setesdalsgenser (a Setesdal sweater).

The lusekofte is casual attire, mostly worn by men.

[edit] External links

  • Lusekofte pictures: [1] [2]
  • Setesdalsgenser pictures and instructions: [3]
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