rosemaling
/ˈroʊzəˌmɑlɪŋ/
noun
- A traditional Norwegian style of decorative painting on wood, featuring floral designs, scrolls, and sometimes figures, often used on furniture and household items.
- She took a class in rosemaling to decorate a wooden serving tray with flowers and vines.
- The museum had a beautiful exhibit of rosemaling on antique trunks and cupboards.
- My grandmother learned rosemaling from her mother in Norway and painted all the kitchen cabinets.