The lusekofte is a traditional Norwegian sweater, dating from the 19th century.
The lusekofte features a black and white design, and the name means "lice jacket", after the isolated black stitches. It is more formally called a setesdalsgenser (a Setesdal sweater). They may also feature selburose designs. In recent times additional color is sometimes given to this black and white sweater by woven ribbons or bands of black woolen fabric embroidered in the type of colorful designs also found in the bunads and in rosemaling around the neck and along the front opening. These front opening are usually closed by a row of pewter or silver clasps.
The lusekofte is casual attire, mostly worn by men.