Bunad dress

My wife dressed up in a "bunad", a Norwegian national costume. In Norway there are several different types of bunads. This one is called a Rogalandsbunad.

Hello everybody! Are you wondering how it is to live in Norway? It’s not good, way to long, cold and freezy winters, and way too short summers. If you want a tan, DO NOT MOVE TO NORWAY! Just …

Hello all, Today I will continue to talk about Norwegian costumes, or Bunads, referencing in particular the most common version of the costume of West Telemark. This is the Bunad which I have, and on which I did the embroidery. The photo above is from a workshop on Norwegian dance which took place here in Omaha. The two people on the left and the man on the far right are wearing East Telemark Bunads, The woman on the left is Karin Brennesvik, a world famous teacher of Norwegian dance She was…

a gallery curated by <a href="/photos/kraplap/">Petronella Luiting</a>

Now remember, I am a visitor here in Norway. Also, keep in mind, a blog is not a thesis. I consider this particular blog a sort of diary – travelogue filled with observations, impressions and…

Bunad – Norwegian Traditional Costumes for children – LITTLE SCANDINAVIAN

Norweigian Bunader

The official Oslo bunad with delicate flowers embroidered on costume. On purse is St. Hallvard the guardian angel of Oslo.

Last year I began reading the blog, Folklore Fashion, it was brim full of breathtaking photography of Scandinavian folk costumes antiques and reproductions. Having never really studied much about this type of costume - I was quite intrigued. Some of the techniques I recognize (the gauging on the skirts, for instance) from 1860s sewing, but as for the stunning color, fabric, and embroidery combinations - I think they are just fascinating! It's amazing how all the different regions have their…