The bunad from Setesdal

The bunad from Setesdal has one of the longest traditions, being one of the oldest folk costumes in the country. The skirt has had the same design since the last part of the 17th Century, and maybe even longer. The women wore a frieze skirt with a leather belt for daily use. For church or festive occasions they would wear a black skirt over this white one. Brides would wear several skirts. The costume used today is the style used for church. This bunad has two skirts, a white skirt under and a black over skirt. Note the “fat” calves this woman has. The story goes that the men were always looking for strong and healthy women to marry, so the young girls would stuff extra socks in their stockings to appear to be of hefty stock.

The male figure is also available in his traditional clothing.

About the Bunad Figurine Collection
The Bunad Figurine Collection is a great gift giving idea and a wonderful way to share the traditions of our heritage with our children and grandchildren. It will be cherished by your family for years and years to come. Each 7 inch tall statuette is sculptured by a master craftsman, cast in a crushed stone and resin compound, and hand painted to preserve even the minutest detail. The collection has been assembled in collaboration with, and is recommended by, The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, Norsk Folkemuseum, located in Oslo and The Folk and National Costume Council, Bunad-og Folkedraktrådet, located in Fagernes.

Each figurine is $22.95 plus shipping. Please call 414-745-4362 to order.

Ovre-Hallingdal bunad figurine

The woman’s Hallingdal bunad has been in traditional use up until today in Ål in Øvre (upper) Hallingdal, even though the design has changed through the times. There used to be one used for church and another for festive occasions. Married and unmarried women wore different kinds of hats. A married woman would wear a hat such as this figure has, while young girls would wear a headscarf.

This figurine, along with a authentic male figure from the Hallingdal region, is available from Lena and Ole’s Gifts online for $22.95 plus shipping.

The Hardanger bunad is the most famous of all the Norwegian folk costumes

The Hardanger bunad is the most famous of all the Norwegian folk costumes. In the romantic era of the last part of the 19th century, it became the national costume, and it was copied all over the country, although usually simplified. The Hardanger bunad has never been out of use. Even the local districts had their local design specific to them. There is also a difference of a married woman and a young girls bunad. The woman wear a headdress and a silver belt, and they look more dressed up than the young girls. The Hardanger women also traditionally had a winter bunad. is the most famous of all the Norwegian folk costumes. In the romantic era of the last part of the 19th century, it became the national costume, and it was copied all over the country, although usually simplified. The Hardanger bunad has never been out of use. Even the local districts had their local design specific to them. There is also a difference of a married woman and a young girls bunad. The woman wear a headdress and a silver belt, and they look more dressed up than the young girls. The Hardanger women also traditionally had a winter bunad.

The male figure also wears the traditional dress of that region. Both figures are available from Lena and Ole’s Gifts in decorative gift boxes online for $22.95 plus shipping.

Fana male and female figurines available at Lena and Ole’s Gifts

Fana Bunad Figurines
The Fana bunad figurine portrays the woman’s bunad from Fana, located in the county of Hordaland, Norway. The formal custome from Fana has been in use since antiquity. Antique costumes and photos have been well preserved, so we know exactly how the costume used to look. There has always been a distict difference between the woman’s bunad, and the girl’s bunad and that tradition continues today. When women get married, they change the blue hem on the skirt to a green one. Married women can also wear a silver pendant and a belt with silver ornaments. The bunad silver is usually gilded. Only married woman can use different colored stones in their jewelry. The skirt is made from either black or dark blue wool with a green hem and is finely pleated. The jacket is also made from either a black or dark blue wool, has a floral pattern trim, and is open to the waistline. The bodice is made of damask or wool with velvet or silk trim. The color of the bodice trim can either be green, which was used in the 19th Century, or blue which was used in the girl’s bunad. The bodice is open with a loose insert in the front. The insert can be made of different patterns and colors that are either embroidered, beaded, or woven. The white apron could have different patterns and techniques. The man’s wear from Fana is also available in a figurine as pictured.

About the Bunad Figurine Collection
The Bunad Figurine Collection is a great gift giving idea and a wonderful way to share the traditions of our heritage with our children and grandchildren. It will be cherished by your family for years and years to come. Each 7 inch tall statuette is sculptured by a master craftsman, cast in a crushed stone and resin compound, and hand painted to preserve even the minutest detail. The collection has been assembled in collaboration with, and is recommended by, The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, Norsk Folkemuseum, located in Oslo and The Folk and National Costume Council, Bunad-og Folkedraktrådet, located in Fagernes.

Each figurine is $22.95 plus shipping. Please call 414-745-4362 to order.

Rogaland bunad figurines available at Lena and Ole’s Gifts

The authentic replica Rogaland male and female figurines are wonderful reminders of the Rogaland region of Norway. The figurines are $22.95 plus shipping.

The Pixie Girls from the Birgitte Frigast Collection, porcelain collectible dolls available from Lena and Ole’s Gifts

     Sidse             

 We carry a nice selection number of truly delightful collectibles.  Pictured here is Sidse with her frying pan.   as well as Mia Brombaer with her t-kettle. Each doll is designed by Birgitte Frigast and is hand crafted.

Birgitte Frigast Dolls are valued by collectors around the world as they are made with the finest porcelain, with handcrafted clothing and accessories based on Old Danish folklore traditions. Call us at 414-745-4362 and we can tell you more about this outstanding line of highly collectible Danish dolls.  Most of the 28 cm. dolls in stock are $69.95 plus shipping.

Norwegian Bunad Figurine from Trondelag region available from Lena & Ole’s Gifts

                         

These beautiful dolls are exact replicas of the authentic bunads worn historically by women from the Trondelag region and is represented by the figure shown.  They are available for $22.95 plus shipping from Lena and Ole's Gifts .  Just call 414-745-4362 to order or to get more information.

Norwegian Bunad Collection

The Norwegian Bunad Collection is made of authentically replicated regional costumes. Each figurine is sculptured by a master craftsman, cast in the finest materials and hand painted to preserve the smallest details. The Collection has been assembled in collaboration with, and recommended by, the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) Oslo, and the Folk & National Costume Council (Bunad og Folkedraktråder), Fagernes. Each freestanding figurine is approximately 7 inches tall. A number of the bunads are included in my log (see Bunad category).   In addition to those pictured, we have Fana (male and female), Rogaland (male and Female) Valdres, Vestfold, and Voss.  as well as many other bunad designs. Each of the figures are 7 inches tall and are $22.95 plus shipping. Call 414-745-4362at Lena and Ole's Gifts to order. These bunad figurines are no longer being produced so availability is limited — don’t wait to order.