KOS Collection

BY NOVOOI X JF CURATED
Dec. 1 - Feb. 28
Prinsens gate 6, Oslo

Photo: Annie Spratt, SixteenMilesOut & Hannah Pembert

The Norwegian word ‘Kos’ describes a kind of instant happiness you get when you take time to slow down, be present and enjoy the simple things in life. The KOS Collection features beautiful, sustainable and handmade objects by some of Norway’s best artisans. Find the perfect gift for loved ones or or something special for yourself.

‘Kos’ is intertwined with Norwegian cultural and indicates “a sort of shared, safe togetherness” according to Scandinavian language expert Arne Kruse. “It can describe a house, a situation, a meal, a book or a conversation conveying this feeling of safe, warm or good”.

Advent in Norway is marked by festivals, markeds and celebrations with ‘kos’ to light up the dark winter days. Kos often includes the company of loved ones and a connection with nature, promoting personal well-being. ‘Kos’ is also the Norwegian version of the Danish “hygge” - adapted to the Norwegian culture of “friluftsliv” referring to a love for nature and the outdoors.

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Past Events

KOS party, concert & workshop 30. Nov!

We invite you to our pre-launch ‘KOS’ party, concert & workshop to kickoff the advent season with a live performance from Nordgarden and a chance to personalise your embroidered ‘Dorte' advent calendar by Dohur filled with complimentary gifts from Norwegian makers such as Fitjar Islands, Stefan Papir and Fuglen Coffee Roasters Oslo among others.

There will be refreshments, homemade treats and lots of KOS with friends and loved ones. The party is free but you have to be on the guest list, a maximum of 50 people. There are only 10 SPOTS available for the Advent Calendar Workshop.
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Advent Calendar Workshop

We invite you to personalise your reusable embroidered ‘Dorte' advent calendar by Dohur filled with complimentary goodies from Norwegian makers such as Fitjar, Stefan Papers and Fuglen Coffee Roasters among others. This workshop is part of the pre-launch viewing, with refreshments to celebrate KOS and this holiday season with friends and loved ones. Only 10 spots available - buy yours here

Live Concert with Nordgarden
Nordgarden is a Norwegian artist and songwriter originally from Hamar. He lived 10 years in Italy where he signed his first record deal with StoutMusic/ Audioglobe and debuted in 2003. Since then he has played more than 1100 concerts all around Europe and the US. He has opened up concerts for legendary Norwegian act A- HA and played the Royal Albert Hall in 2019 together with Norwegian acts Knut Reiersrud, Amund Maarud and Bjørn Berge. His latest album «All We Need» was released Oct. 28 2022.

The KOS Collection features Norwegian artisans:
All Pine Press, AmokAmok, Anna Maria Øfstedal Eng, Ann Kristin Einarsen, Ayla Gürsoy, Bendik Kaltenborn, Curious Dandelion, Dohur, Edvin Klasson, Elementa, Fitjar, Fuglen Coffee Roasters, Gro Mukta Holter, Heymat, Ida Siebke, Mainn med Bart, Morten & Jonas, Northern, Nuen, Object, Ole Brodersen Osloleire, Plesner Patterns, PREG, Rita Egren, Rudi Wulff, Stine Aas, Son Venin, Stefan Papir, Studio Sløyd, TWAS and UND