Lovikkavante ('Lovikka Mitten') is a noted Swedish glove or mitten originating from the village of , in the district of Junosuando by the

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in Northern Sweden. It is a knitted

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mitten manufactured and designed in accordance with the pattern established by its creator Erika Aittamaa in 1892, especially designed for the cold climate of Northern Sweden. The village of Lovikka has a small museum dedicated to the history and design of the mittens.

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{{Reflist Gloves Clothing brands of Sweden 1892 establishments in Sweden Clothing companies established in 1892