Ida Björs Explained

Ida Björs
Birth Place:Järvsö, Gävleborg, Sweden
Alma Mater:Konstfack (1995–1999)
Notable Works:Bäckadräkten

Ida Björs (pronounced as /sv/; born 1973) is a Swedish illustrator and textile artist. She was born and grew up in Järvsö.[1] [2]

Career

Ida Björs studied at Konstfack in Stockholm from 1995 to 1999. In 2013, she was awarded a grant by the newly instated Björn Bergs Artistry Foundation.[3]

She has worked together with the musician Fredy Clue to design the Bäckadräkten, a unisex folk costume that was displayed at the Textile Museum of Borås.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Busck . Christina . 2022-04-09 . Ida Björs målar sitt Hälsingland – och Guldbron i Stockholm . registration . 2024-08-30 . . sv.
  2. News: Wikström . Sanna . 2014-07-12 . Liten blir stark i Ida Björs bilder . . 16-17 . sv.
  3. News: Gyllenberg . Eva-Karin . 2013-10-18 . Dubbel anledning att fira . 2024-08-30 . . registration . sv.
  4. News: Larsdotter . Maria . 2023-09-15 . 'Jag ville känna mig hemma i folkdräktsvärlden' . . 2 . sv.