Lovikkavante Explained

Lovikkavante ('Lovikka Mitten') is a noted Swedish glove or mitten originating from the village of, in the district of Junosuando by Torne (Finnish and Swedish river) in Pajala Municipality, Norrbotten in Northern Sweden. It is a knitted wool mitten manufactured and designed in accordance with the pattern established by its creator Erika Aittamaa in 1892, especially designed for the cold climate of Northern Sweden.[1] [2] The village of Lovikka has a small museum dedicated to the history and design of the mittens.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Frängsmyr, Tore. Lars-Erik. Edlund. 1995. Norrländsk uppslagsbok: ett uppslagsverk på vetenskaplig grund om den norrländska regionen.. 3, [Lapp-Reens]. Umeå. Norrlands universitetsförlag. 76-77. . 91-972484-1-X.
  2. Web site: Hör Erika berätta 1948 hur hon uppfann lovikkavanten / Erika kertoo 1948 kunka hän keksi lovikkavanthuun – Meänraatio. Radio. Sveriges. 2017-07-09.
  3. Web site: Lovikkavanten (Lovikka Mitten Statue). www.atlasobscura.com. Atlas Obscura. 18 February 2018.

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