Else Halling

Else Halling (3 July 1899 – 14 February 1987) was a Norwegian textile artist.

Else Halling
Born(1899-07-03)3 July 1899
Øvre Eiker, Norway
Died14 February 1987(1987-02-14) (aged 87)
Oslo
OccupationTextile artist
RelativesHonoratus Halling – grandfather
Sigurd Halling – uncle

She is known for her reconstructions of old Norwegian tapestry, and taught weaving in Trondheim, Drammen and Oslo. She decorated public institutions such as the Royal Palace in Oslo, the Akershus Castle, the Stortinget building, and the Oslo City Hall.

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