norwegian bunads

i've been having a hard time finding norwegian or swedish historical dress from around..the 16th or 17th centuries...or hell, even before those times. i keep getting pictures of "national dress", but those aren't really historical outfits, just costume's made during a resurgence of national pride during the 20th century. the norwegian bunads are so beautiful to see. they must be handmade and the detail put into them shine through. one day when i'm old i want to sew a whole wardrobe for different styles of dress in different countries. i think i'm gonna put up some interesting costumes on rhubarbidoo. i think it adds that "personal touch" :o)



they're nearly 200 different styles for bunads over norway. the design and accessories differ depending on where your from. i must admit some bunads are better then others, but they're all beautiful in different ways. i love how the colors are vibrant and the jewelry is also handmade.i also read somewhere that they can cost anywhere between $3000 to $10,000 to make. it's insane. but the peasant style was a little bit different. i wanted to compare the regional dress between norway, denmark sweden and germany. not because i have some kind of obsession but because i've never learned to much about it. i've always focuses on england and france..sprinkle a little bit of italy. i'd rather see different styles and representations. unfortunately, iceland doesn't really give me much to see. maybe i'd need to find actual books. i've found a national costume for iceland, but as far as peasant dress and just common regional dress, it's proven to be a little bit difficult. i know i'll find something somehow.