Comments on: The Norwegian Bunad Explained

By: Paul C. Steffenson

Paul C. Steffenson — Fri, 29 May 2026 01:05:10 +0000

We noticed on Constitution Day, 2025 in Tellemark that many of the men wearing bunads also had small cased knifes strapped to their belted trousers. What is the origin of that “accessory “?

By: Jasmina

Jasmina — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:21:32 +0000

Hi! I would like to sew the bunad on my own in Austria. But, the most difficult thing is, to know, which kind of material I have to use. Do you have got an hint, which kind of wool I have to choose? There are differnt measuerments of weight, but which one is the right?
Many thanks in advance!
Best regards,
jasmina

By: Marilyn Elliott

Marilyn Elliott — Tue, 27 May 2025 02:43:41 +0000

Can someone help me with the instructions on the Nordlandbunad? The instructions are in Norwegian and I used a translator software, but have some questions about questionable language

By: Holli Woods

Holli Woods — Sun, 25 May 2025 17:32:52 +0000

My family is from Roros, what is the name of the proper bunad from there?

By: K Laurence (Larry) Barlow

K Laurence (Larry) Barlow — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 17:26:52 +0000

Who can I write to, to learn about the bunad or folkedrackt of Ostfold or more specifically Tistedalen, I believe it may have been called Frederickshald. Can anyone please help me? Tusen takk.

By: Sara Aschim James

Sara Aschim James — Tue, 16 May 2023 21:46:54 +0000

My family is from Brandbu and I would love to find a piece of silver jewelry or shawl from that area – or even a pattern to embroider.

By: Linda Courtice

Linda Courtice — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 11:29:15 +0000

My grandfathers family is from and still lives on Hoidahl/Hoydal farm in historic Tune area. My grandmother’s Hovel family is from Utne farm area.
What would be our bunad and rosemaling? Any special recommendations for weddings, or daily wear or for fun wear at parties or festivals?

By: Bronte

Bronte — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:07:34 +0000

If you visit Norway and want to buy a Bunad, is it hard to find a Bunad shop?

By: Beth

Beth — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:58:44 +0000

My Mother gave me her Bunad. I won’t fit into it. What do I do with it? I know my Aunt made it for her & my family was from Stavanger/Bergen.

By: Alexandria

Alexandria — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 01:36:59 +0000

In reply to Jenny K Hammond.

Hello, I want to know more. I am trying to make a bunad but I am having a problem fitting the bodice. Could you please email me? Aperelfashion@gmail.com