noun
- a traditional Norwegian decorative folk art featuring stylized floral designs painted on wood
Usage: art; cultural
Examples
- The antique chest was decorated with beautiful rosemaling patterns.
- She learned rosemaling techniques from her Norwegian grandmother.
- The museum displayed examples of traditional rosemaling on wooden bowls.
- Rosemaling often features roses, leaves, and scrollwork in bright colors.
- Many Norwegian-American communities still practice the art of rosemaling.
- The craftsman specialized in rosemaling furniture and household items.