Thank you, Anton and Bi3mw!
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I guess that 'maljor' could be the plural of 'malja' or vice-versa (I am not sure if the word is Swedish, Finnish or both).
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Originally, the maljan was intended to be stitched in a pair on either side of the neck opening of a garment. A lacing was made to pass through the maljan to hold the opening together.
You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. provides what I take to be a more modern spelling: 'maljor'.
I guess that 'maljor' could be the plural of 'malja' or vice-versa (I am not sure if the word is Swedish, Finnish or both).
You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. has images of several exemplars, including quasi-crossed-arms couples... more coincidence
PS: slightly edited google translate from You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.
Originally, the maljan was intended to be stitched in a pair on either side of the neck opening of a garment. A lacing was made to pass through the maljan to hold the opening together.