Gullkistan - The National Costume Jewellery Work Shop
Gullkistan - The National Costume Jewellery Work Shop
Frakkastíg 10,
Reykjavík
Icelandic national costume, collectively known in Icelandic as “Þjóðbúningurinn” has enjoyed various levels of popularity since the term was coined in Iceland in the 19th century, during the fight for independence. The five following types of costume are all recognized as Icelandic National costumes. However both the “kyrtill” and “skautbúningur” were designed in the 18th century from scratch as ceremonial costumes, while the “faldbúningur”, “peysuföt” and the “upphlutur” are traditional daily wear of Icelandic women in olden times. About DÓRU G. JÓNSDÓTTUR the jeweller She made Knight of the Icelandic Order of the Falcon for her contributions to Icelandic gold and silver jewellery
