In a postcard-perfect valley in southern Norway, Annemor Sundbø nurtures her life’s work: old garments, paintings, and other clues to the myths and meaning woven for centuries into Norwegian sweaters. Now she’s trying to bring back the sheep that used to sustain this time-honored craft.

The Norwegian Sweater Detective originally appeared in Craftsmanship Quarterly, a multimedia online magazine focused on master artisans, innovators, and the architecture of excellence. You'll find many more stories, videos, audio recordings, and other resources on our site — all free of charge, and free of advertising.

Written by SARAH POLLOCK

Introduction by SUMMER BROWN

Narrated by AVANTHIKA SRINIVASAN

Produced by LARRY ROSEN

Music by MIKE SNOWDEN OF “THE CIGAR BOX GUITAR MAKER”