Featured Interesting wall hanging- origin?

Hi all,this is charity shop buy. Thinking a tourist souvenir item? But age and origin? Maybe from the 70’s or 80’s. Has a faded blue lining on the back. It’s 18cm wide and 84cm long. I would appreciate any comments. Thank you and keep well

 

I was thinking Norway as a possibility as I think I saw similar when there. This person also says Norway but I imagine it could be from just about anywhere if homemade.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1207066258/norwegian-hand-embroidered-bell-pull

 

Looks very very similar. So you must be right,Norway is definitely a strong possibility. Handmade. Thank you for the reply and link.

 

I don't see handmade. And, yes, these narrow, woven panels are typically derived from bell pulls. As above, yours does look Norwegian.

Debora

 

Hi Debora,I appreciate the comment.. Thanks

 

Norwegian. Hand stitched. Bell pull. Likely 1960/70s when these were popular. My aunt had cushion covers done in the same technique. My mom stitched a bell pull in the 70s IIRC, but it was a different stitch technique.

 

Appreciate it. Thanks for reply and info. Seems your family had firsthand experience!

 

My Dad's family emigrated to Canada from Norway during the Depression. Lots of Norwegian stuff around when I was growing up.

 

A lot of similar were produced from kits like this. ( Dimensions somewhat larger.)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185456062784

Debora

 

Very nice -- It reminds me of a holiday item, but probably that is just because it is that season.