The Norwegian lusekofte, setesdalgenser or lice jacket goes back to the Setesdal, a region along the Otra river valley in southern Norway. In the 8th to 11th, i.e. prior to the Vikings, this region consisted of petty kingdoms leading to the development of local traditions for identification. While complex terrain and many borders meant difficult travel, trade and isolation, they also preserved traditional culture. Therefore, there exist many different pattern to knit this garment.