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image by Tomislav Šipek, 25 November 2015
Here is flag and coat of arms of Kåfjord. Administrative center is Olderdalen.
Source:
https://lovdata.no/dokument/OV/forskrift/1989-01-20-33?q=flagg
Tomislav Šipek, 25 November 2015
image by Tomislav Šipek, 25 November 2015
Blazon: I rødt en sølv rokk. In English: Gules a spinning wheel argent.
Approved by the royal resolution of 20 January 1989 after a drawing by Arvid
Sveen.
The municipal web site
http://www.kafjord.kommune.no/om-kommunevaapenet.4769843-152693.html quotes
from the committee report on choosing the spinning wheel:
"The spinning wheel is a timeless symbol. Handicrafts have long and particular
traditions in Kåfjord. It is still driving production in the municipality and
this is a business that is also set for the future.
- The spinning wheel is a unifying symbol for Kåfjord's population. Most had a
sppining wheel on a central place in their homes while they were growing up.
- The speeining wheel represents an important industry and has been a vital
necessity for many in the municipality. It can stand as a symbol of frugality,
self-sufficiency and industrious / hardworking people."
Since 2009 the "Spinnvill Rokkefestival" is held in Kåfjord.
Željko Heimer, 01 December 2015