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11th November 2025

Several of Britta Marakatt-Labba's embroideries contain tiny figures wearing striking curved hats. These are ládjogahpir, described in a recent book and exhibition as the "foremothers' hat of pride". The hat is shaped round a wooden horn and decorated with lace, embroidery and ribbon. It was worn by Sámi women until the beginning of the twentieth century but is now being re-examined and celebrated as a highly significant element of Sámi culture.
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