Rosemaling (Noun)
Meaning
A Scandinavian style of carved or painted decoration (as on furniture or walls or dinnerware) consisting of floral motifs.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The dining room walls featured vibrant rosemaling that complemented the intricately carved wooden furniture.
- The artisan's delicate rosemaling on the dinnerware was reminiscent of traditional Norwegian designs.
- A closer inspection of the antique wooden chest revealed an exquisite example of Scandinavian rosemaling.
- Her grandmother had passed down a beautifully crafted wooden spoon adorned with colorful rosemaling.
- The Norwegian immigrant's use of rosemaling in her decorative artwork allowed her to stay connected to her cultural heritage.