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Videos, articles, and images of all things traditional (art, dance, literature, music, armor, etc.).

Focus is on European culture but posts about others' traditional arts or modes of life are welcome.

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A particular nostalgia     (files.catbox.moe)
submitted by NeedleStack to Volk 2 months ago (+56/-0)
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Iron Age sword discovered alongside a 2,000-year-old Celtic chariot in Wales (several photos)     (www.dailymail.co.uk)
submitted by NeedleStack to Volk 10 months ago (+13/-0)
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Book: European Folk Art Designs (link to epub in text box)     (files.catbox.moe)
submitted by NeedleStack to Volk 1 year ago (+18/-1)
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https://files.catbox.moe/cz5q2k.jpg

Here's the link to the epub: https://files.catbox.moe/pwuk2d.epub

"This handsome collection contains scores of unique images based on folk art designs created by artists of Austria, Poland, Hungary, Russia, Switzerland, and other European countries.

Adapted from authentic sources, 265 original renderings depict scores of charming motifs incorporating florals, wildlife, riders on horseback, mythical figures, men and women in traditional costumes, and religious and secular motifs. Ideal for adding a touch of Old World flavor to a variety of projects, these eye-catching, stylized designs appear in assorted configurations, among them borders, squares, circles, medallions, and rectangles.

Painstakingly reproduced and attractively presented, the designs represent a valuable resource of inspirational and practical art. The collection will be a major addition to the bookshelves of artists, designer, and craftworkers."
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Small, traditional New England wall boxes     (www.ctcountryantiques.com)
submitted by NeedleStack to Volk 1 year ago (+5/-0)
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https://www.ctcountryantiques.com/post/there-s-nothing-like-a-good-early-wall-box

Nice gallery and history of wall boxes meant to keep items away from mice and children.
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Myrkur - Heiemo og Nykkjen (Traditional Norwegian Folk ballad)     (yewtu.be)
submitted by NeedleStack to Volk 1.1 years ago (+2/-0)
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Making A Zero Concrete Stone Foundation     (yewtu.be)
submitted by NeedleStack to Volk 2.5 years ago (+2/-0)
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https://yewtu.be/watch?v=LzWtMaODgBs

From the video description:

Building stone/granite foundation for our wood workshop with the help of our friends. The ground/base layer was done by 7 men in one day from 9AM - 6PM. From digging out the trenches down to 1.5 meters deep (below freezing level). Then filling them with larger stones at the bottom and then layer with silica sand, and then another layer of stones, sand and water - to compress the sand and fill all the gaps between the stones until reaching the ground level. The top layer was masoned from split recycled stones (from an abandoned building) using traditional lime and rye flour mortar.
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All I've Ever Known: Margaret Gallagher's Story - My Thatched Cottage without modern amenities.     (yewtu.be)
submitted by NeedleStack to Volk 2.5 years ago (+2/-0)
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Swedish herd-calling tune (kulning) attracts a deer     (yewtu.be)
submitted by NeedleStack to Volk 2.6 years ago (+22/-0)
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https://yewtu.be/watch?v=beedJkxmsnI

"Kulning is an ancient Swedish folk singing technique that was originally used to call in herds from the fields and forests. I learned this Kulning tune yesterday, and since I found myself on a wooded hike through Echo Ridge this morning I decided to see what it sounded like out in a setting similar to where this song originally came from. Didn't have any cattle nearby to try it out on... but did get a surprise when it drew this pretty lady in for a visit!"
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Romanian leather craftsman George Munteanu demonstrates making leather shoes     (yewtu.be)
submitted by NeedleStack to Volk 2.6 years ago (+13/-0)
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Traditional dancing in Domus square, Riga, Latvia     (yewtu.be)
submitted by NeedleStack to Volk 2.6 years ago (+12/-0)
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https://yewtu.be/watch?v=Ro5CUctFmzI

I love this song's catchy melody. And seeing the kids and elderly people dancing this very traditional dance is adorable and heartwarming.

From the video description:

"The very popular traditional couple dance "Alsungas Mugurdancis" in the very center of Riga – Domus square. Captured during the International folklore festival Baltica, Riga, Latvia, 2003.
p.s.There you can find your folk dance friends from Latvia; from Latvian groups: Dandari, Ceiruleits, Riga Folk dance club and Estonian group Sinimaniselle. Musicians – Latvian bagpipers and fiddlers."
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Scandinavian folk artist from Grand Forks, North Dakota paints in the Swedish styles of Dalmålning and Bonadsmålning     (yewtu.be)
submitted by NeedleStack to Volk 2.6 years ago (+3/-0)
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Majvisa - Swedish folk-song on lyre     (yewtu.be)
submitted by NeedleStack to Volk 2.6 years ago (+0/-0)
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https://yewtu.be/watch?v=cJZ6PvyTnwc

Welcome our month of May
May, be welcome
bless this gentle summer
For the linden tree bears green leaves in the spring
Now we carry May out in our village
May, be welcome
and praise it with songs new
For the linden tree bears green leaves in the spring