Leif's Bunad

This is a picture of Leif's bunad that is finished and at Liv and August's house. They will be bringing it with them when they visit in April.

A bunad is a traditional Norwegian costume, typically of rural origin. Bunad's vary from region to region in Norway and Leif has chosen the style of the Telemark area of Norway, where his father's family was originally from. There are over 200 different styles of bunads and the designs are typically elaborate, with embroidery, scarves, shawls and hand-made silver jewelery. It is common to wear bunad as a costume at various celebrations and holidays, but especially the May 17th - Norway's constitution day. Click for more bunad info.

I know Leif will look quite handsome in his. Thank you Liv and August!