Small vintage hand-embroidered åkle (Norwegian wall hanging/bell pull) depicting the legendary heroine Prillar-Guri, a symbol of vigilance and bravery in Norwegian folklore.
 
Material: Hand-embroidered textile with iron mount and fringes
Size: ca. 30 × 20 cm (approx. 11.8 × 7.9 in), excluding fringes
Motif: Prillar-Guri blowing her horn
Mount: Welded iron top mount for hanging
Period: Likely 1970s, Norwegian handcraft revival period
Condition: Good vintage condition – embroidery preserved front and back; light, age-consistent wear
Special bonus: Included is a background sheet about Prillar-Guri, her story, and her place in Norwegian cultural heritage — making this piece both decorative and educational.
 
This small but vivid åkle presents a detailed hand-embroidered image of Prillar-Guri, the folk heroine who, according to tradition, sounded her horn from the hillside to warn local defenders of the approaching Scottish mercenaries at the Battle of Kringen (1612). Her timely warning allowed the militia to prepare an ambush that turned the tide of battle.
 
Although not mentioned in official reports, Prillar-Guri’s courage has been carried forward in ballads, oral tradition, and monuments, making her one of the most enduring symbols of bravery in Norwegian folklore.
 
Likely made during Norway’s 1970s handcraft revival, this åkle combines historical storytelling with traditional textile craft. It is fitted with a sturdy welded iron mount and finished with fringes at the bottom, ready to hang.
 
A unique example of Norwegian folk heritage: compact, finely made, and rich in meaning. Perfect as a cultural keepsake, a gift, or a decorative accent for those who value history and tradition.