Sylvsmidja Presentation & Happy Hour

913 East Franklin Avenue,Minneapolis MN 55404

10 March, 2022

Description

Norwegian bunad jeweler and silversmith, Sylvsmidja, returns to Norway House! Sylvsmidja ReceptionSylvsmidja (pronounced “sulll-smia") is the largest producer of silver for the Norwegian National costume—the bunad. It was founded in 1940 and has 65 employees. In addition to bunad silver, they also produce a jewelry line that is rooted in Norwegian traditions and nature—Spor. Norway House recently hosted an exhibit featuring their bunad silver, jewelry from their contemporary line Spor, the history of the bunad, and the history of Sylvsmidja. Sylvsmidja has also been working Norway House's BARN - our Business Accelerator Resource Network - as they seek to further integrate their business into the United States Market. Presentation: Sylvsmidja—Superior Craftsmanship since 1940Reception & Happy Hour4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.Meet the team from Sylvsmidja all the way from Voss, Norway! Light hors d'oeuvres will be served and drinks will be available for purchase at Norway House's Kaffebar. Jewelry is available for purchase at ALSO Ingebretsen's Gavebutikk. This is a free event, though reservations are required. 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.Anne Kari Salbu (Board of Directors and Owner at Sylvsmidja) and Trond Syversen, (Director of Administration), will present on the founding and history of Sylvsmidja, as well as discuss the origins of sølje in Norway and how that has inspired generations of goldsmiths at Sylvsmidja to produce quality and attractive pieces for celebration and everyday wear.