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The Njal's saga tapestry is a new activity in Hvolsvollur where the goal is to sew Njal's saga in a tapestry form using the Bayeux stitch (laid couching work) , a special type of stitch that was used in the Viking age. The Njal's saga tapestry will be around 90 m long and the yarn that is used is an Icelandic woollen yarn, dyed locally using natural herbs. The project was started in Febury 2013 and as of September 2014, 30 metres have been sewn. The plan is that the tapestry will take 4 - 5 years in the making. Possibly the best known tapestry in the world is the Bayeux tapestry in Normandy, France, which is 70 m long. Gunnhildur Edda Kristjansdottir and Christina M. Bengtsson, two local women, had the idea that sewing the Njal's saga in a tapestry form would be an interesting way to introduce the most famous Icelandic saga to a wider audience. They contacted Kristin Ragna Gunnarsdottir, an artist and literary scholar, and she designed the pictures printed on the tapestry for sewing. The sewing takes place at the Icelandic Saga Centre in Hvolsvollur , and once it is completed, the Njal's saga tapestry will be on display there. Anybody can visit the Saga Centre and sew as much or as little as they wish to. People can come to the sewing area, as long as it is open, to see how the sewing is coming along. Visitors that want to take part pay a small amount (1000 ISK) and receive instructions on how to sew this stitch along with the other 2 stitches in the tapestry. They are asked to write their name and what part of the tapestry they sewed in a guestbook that is on display in the same area as the tapestry itself. It is also possible to buy handcraft packs which have pictures from the tapestry itself . All those wishing to make donations to this worthy project are very welcome. All donations are gratefully received! The goal with this tapestry is to create an artwork that has great meaning for the community and for tourism in the Rangarthing Eystra area. This new activity gives tourists and scholars from all over the world, a chance to experience Njal's saga in a different form, whilst surrounded by the saga's scenery.
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Steinunn Osk K
Hvolsvollur, Iceland2 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
Wonderful place to wisit, to take part in the project, or just to take a look. Two local women have started this project to sew 90 m. long tapestry whith pictures from the story of The burnt Njal, the most famous middle age Icelandic story. You can write your name in the gest book, like over 5000 people have already done. You can also donet a small fee if you like. The project started 2013 and now over 30 m. have been finished.
Written 26 October 2014
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Mustafa V
Edinburgh, UK208 contributions
Feb 2016
You can either take part or just stand on the side and view the work taking place into the making of the burnt Njal tapestry. I am honestly suprised that so many individuals have visited this place but have not completed a listing on tripadvisor.
A place definitely worth a visit.
A place definitely worth a visit.
Written 10 February 2016
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DiB143
London, UK89 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
We visited a few years ago but it is a wonderful memory of our Icelandic trip. I bought a sampler to do and am now prompted to start it! The wonderful staff member patient with my skill but explained the stories in parts of the tapestry, many of which are very funny. I highly recommend visiting.
Written 14 November 2018
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Auður S
9 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
Very good atmosphire and very friendly and kind people working there. We were very welcome and they were so helpful and willing to show us around and very educational
Written 17 May 2016
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Birna J
1 contribution
Apr 2016 • Friends
It is a great project nicely laid out and anyone can participate. My children took me there to celebrate my 65 th birthday.
Several of my grandchildren have also joined us.
Several of my grandchildren have also joined us.
Written 12 April 2016
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Swallowgate
Atlanta, GA40 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
Truly one of the wonders of Iceland.The design of the embroidery (not really a tapestry, because like the Bayeux Tapestry it's stitched, not woven) is stunning - not just gorgeous to look at, but clever and funny in its depiction of the episodes and characters in Njal's Saga. If you get a chance to read the book before you go, your experience will be extra-special, but it's certainly not essential. The local participants and organizers are friendly and informative, and it's huge fun to add a few stitches for the ages. One caveat: the Njal's Saga Center is now closed, and that's the door that faces the parking lot, so it looks like no one's home. Walk around the left side of the building and you'll find what you're looking for.
Written 3 August 2018
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bjorn b
madrid74 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
The Njal's saga tapestry tells Njal's saga in a tapestry form using the Bayeux stitch (laid couching work) , a special type of stitch that was used in the Viking age. The Njal's saga tapestry will be around 90 m long now 60 m are finished. The project was started in Febury 2013. Possibly the best known tapestry in the world is the Bayeux tapestry in Normandy, France, which is 70 m long. One has the opportunity to join the project by making some stitches. Better to pre-plan if you want to join, it is really worth just the visit to see the tapestry in the making.
Written 19 July 2017
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Peter B
Clevedon, UK1,552 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
Great to see the pictures of this famous Icelandic Saga and as a result I bought the book and have thoroughly enjoyed reading it!
Written 30 July 2016
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Where is this located? I'm coming from Hvolsvöllur.
Written 21 April 2016
In the Saga center in Hvolsvöllur.
Written 23 April 2016
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