Tuesday, October 5 at 11am - Virtual Event
Tuesday Open House
Zoom Program: Sylvsmidja
Greeting by Eivind Heiberg, Hon. Consul of Norway
Presenter: Norway House
Topic: Sylvsmidja (pronounced “sølv smia) is the largest producer of silver for the Norwegian National costume — the bunad.
It was founded in 1940 and has 65 employees. In addition to bunad silver, they also produce a jewelry line that is rooted in the Norwegian traditions and nature. The exhibit at Norway House features their Bunad Silver, the history of the bunad and the history of Sylvsmidja.
A VIDEO PRESENTATION RELATED TO THE
LIVE EXHIBIT AT NORWAY HOUSE (norwayhouse.org)
