Brita-Kajsa Karlsdotter

Brita-Kajsa Karlsdotter (1816–1915) was a Swedish textile artist who is remembered for creating the Anundsjö stitch (Anundsjösömmen).

Consisting of white sheets decorated with flowers, ears of corn and fir needles, her embroidery came to wider attention in 1910 when an exhibition of her work was held by the historical association Ångermanlands hembygdsförbund.

Inspired by her work, the four-metre high Anundsjöpigan (Anundsjö Girl) stands in the surrounding area.

[1][3] When she was five, she began to have seizures but thanks to meeting the local priest and the influence of a pious old Sami woman, she was completely cured.

Inspired by nature, she decorated sheets, table cloths and towels with flowers, ears of corn and fir needles.