Singlade balls:
Documenting a rare Scandinavian folk craft This is a folk craft from Denmark and southern Sweden. It may also have origins in other areas of Scandinavia, but so far I haven't found documentation beyond these two regions, and I welcome additional evidence if you have it. Just send me an email and let me know if you have more information. My purpose is to document this rare art, in hopes that it may be revived! Learn about singlade balls in my family. |
Singlade, pronounced: sing' la deh
Singlade is a Swedish word that has a couple meanings. The base of the verb is "singla," meaning to toss or fling. However in this case, the verb describes the embroidery technique used to stitch these balls. So, you "singla" a ball. (I'd love to get some confirmation of this translation/description from a native Swedish craftsperson. If you have a better description, please let me know!) |