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Siv Romsdal comes from Nordkapp in Finnmark, with roots in Porsanger. It was not until adulthood that she became aware of her own Coastal Sami identity. As in many families, this part of history had been stowed away and partly forgotten in the wake of the Norwegianization policy.
But in many attics, one can find traces of Sami handicraft traditions in old garments or older photographs. Siv draws inspiration from the work women before her have done to preserve and pass on the heritage of their ancestors. On her journey through yarn and colors, she has developed knitted garments that incorporate details from old Sami patterns. And she has been inspired by the nature and culture she grew up in to create new knitting designs. The journey goes through the polar night and northern lights, cloudberry bogs and summer plains, to Karesuando, Máze, Varanger, Jukkasjärvi, Billefjord and Kautokeino.
The result is a feast of colors and patterns that are just as suitable for the plains as for the city. The book contains knitting patterns for sweaters, gáktis, socks, and mittens.