Lovikkavante
Lovikkavante ('Lovikka Mitten') is a noted Swedish glove or mitten originating from the village of Lovikka , in the district of Junosuando by Torne (Finnish and Swedish river) in Pajala Municipality, Norrbotten in Northern Sweden. It is a knitted wool mitten manufactured and designed in accordance with the pattern established by its creator Erika Aittamaa in 1892, especially designed for the cold climate of Northern Sweden.[1][2] The village of Lovikka has a small museum dedicated to the history and design of the mittens.[3]
References
- SELIBR 1610873.
- ^ Radio, Sveriges. "Hör Erika berätta 1948 hur hon uppfann lovikkavanten / Erika kertoo 1948 kunka hän keksi lovikkavanthuun – Meänraatio". Retrieved 2017-07-09.
- ^ "Lovikkavanten (Lovikka Mitten Statue)". www.atlasobscura.com. Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 18 February 2018.