kieritty

Kieritty is a type of Finnish art, originating from the country's 18th-century rural areas. The name "Kieritty" is occasionally used alongside "herättäjä" in Norwegian, where it originates. This style of folk art is characterized by its use of narrative, figurative, and ornamental motifs. Kieritty is predominantly applied to house painting and other traditional decorative forms.

In terms of its style, Kieritty blends indigenous folk motifs with European influences to produce distinctive patterns. Domestic objects are generally depicted, such as torsos of women, set within bordering patterns. Traditional folk art techniques are used in the execution of Kieritty patterns. Its symbolism, as well as broader connections to regional themes and mythological constructs, have not been extensively analyzed.

Kieritty does not have a specific time frame for its activity, but parts of Norway were already applying the herättäjä in the late 18th century. Some sources recognize more patterns under this name while others prefer the designation herättäjä.