Träskor
Appearance
Träskor are Swedish clogs typically made from alder, but sometimes birch or pine.[1] Clogs are mainly manufactured in the southern part of the country, both as handicrafts and in factories. In 1905 there were 22 factories employing 241 people.[1] One manufacturer is based in Vollsjö in Skåne; therefore, clogs for business use are branded "Vollsjö slippers." Other notable manufacturers of clogs include Lotta, Troentorp and Swedish Hasbeens.[2][3]
The most common model in Sweden is one with soles made of wood and uppers of leather.[4] Older models are usually entirely of wood, painted to mimic leather or sometimes richly painted with floral motifs.
References
[edit]Citations
- ^ a b Nordisk familjebok 1920.
- ^ Builder, Maxine (2019-06-27). "These Swedish Clogs Look Just Like Hasbeens (for Half the Price)". The Strategist. Archived from the original on 2020-09-20. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
- ^ Doyle, India (26 July 2016). "Sweden's Most Fashionable Export? Celebrating The Humble Clog". Culture Trip. Archived from the original on 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
- ^ Klox 2006.
Bibliography
- "Träskor". Nordisk familjebok (2nd ed.). 1920 – via Project Runeberg.
- Klox (2006). "Catalogue". Archived from the original on 2012-01-10. Retrieved 2015-04-12.
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