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Episode 664 - ICELANDIC NATIONAL DRESS

Today on RÚV English Radio, a vital part of Icelandic culture and history.

The national costume day of the National Museum of Iceland and the Icelandic Handicraft Association took place last Saturday.

Nordic Craft Week also ran online last week, and all of the content is still available to enjoy at https://www.facebook.com/nordiccraftweek

Darren spoke to head of the Icelandic Handicraft Association, Kristín Vala Breiðfjörð, at Safnasafnið, near Akureyri.

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9. sept. 2025

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