Bunad silver East-Telemark  lady

East-Telemark lady

Some call the East-Telemark Bunad "The Queens Bunad". Whether it is because H.M. Queen Sonja wears it a lot, or because it is the queen amongst Bunads, you decide for yourself. It is, in any case, a lovely garment, and it might just be the Bunad that, with "Bunad artist" Anne Bamles' help, contributed the most to the renaissance of Bunads in Norway. The silver fitting for this Bunad is the Bol brooch and the serpent brooch as the main brooches. A horn ring and/or barley ring and/or a fastener and/or a ripple ring and/or neck buttons in addition to the main ones. (It is up to 5 different brooches on the chest). Then there's cufflinks, eyelets (One may have more of these, between 3 and 6 pairs), buckles and a purse clasp. Those that have a black'n'white shirt often choose oxidized silver, and those that have color embroideries on the shirt choose old gilded. But there is no rule saying it has to be that way, so one may also have a mix of old gilded and oxidized if one so desired. Everything is a part of making your Bunad unique.

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Package suggestions

Bunad silver Package suggestions
Here we've put together some suggestions for Bunad silver start packages. The smallest ones contain the essentials for getting your Bunad on. 

 

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Storage

Bunad silver Storage
Proper storage of the Bunad and silver can save you a lot of work. Bunad bag and jewelry box takes good care of your Bunad and silver.

 

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Gift card

Bunad silver Gift card
It's not always easy to know what the receiver prefers. Just select the one you want, and proceed to checkout. A gift card will be e-mailed to you. When the gift card is to be used, contact us, and we will help you.

 

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Other brooches

Bunad silver Other brooches
Here you will find other, more unknown brooches. Despite this they still have their historic place on the Bunad.

 

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Cufflinks

Bunad silver Cufflinks
The cufflinks are sold as pairs. (This covers both the sleeves).

 

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Children's brooches

Bunad silver Children's brooches
There are many variants of children's Bunads and as a consequence there are a lot of different brooches. Some brooches are specific for a certain type of children's Bunad, while others are more general.

 

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Bol brooch

Bunad silver Bol brooch
In Telemark it was a tradition that girls used the serpent brooch. When she got married she was given a Bol brooch. The Serpent brooch was then moved down from its top position on the chest, and the Bol brooch would take its place.

 

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Bunad rings

Bunad silver Bunad rings
Rings for the Bunad exist in many varieties. The band is open at the back of the finger so it will fit every finger it's put on.

 

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Bunad shoes

Bunad silver Bunad shoes
Bunad shoes are usually outside of our specialty, but as a service to our customers in the U.S., we now cooperate with "Loitegaard shoes". The buckles provided with the shoes is not in silver, but can usually be replaced. 

 

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Barley ring

Bunad silver Barley ring
The pendants that hang from this Barley Ring were supposed to represent- yes you guessed it- barley! Barley symbolizes fertility, and these rings are very feminine in their traditional symbolism.

 

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Neck buttons / Neck pins

Bunad silver Neck buttons / Neck pins
If there are buttonholes in the collar of the shirt, you can use neck buttons. If your collar lacks holes you should use a neck pin.

 

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Fastners, clasps, buckles

Bunad silver Fastners, clasps, buckles
Fasteners, claps and buckles have a wide variety of uses. You have everything from delicate fasteners for your cape to more robust belt buckles. 

 

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Horn rings

Bunad silver Horn rings
The Horn rings have their name after the horns on each side of the horn pin. They are supposed to look like ox horns, a very masculine symbol. Earlier this was strictly a male brooch. Now both men and women use it.

 

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Hair accessories

Bunad silver Hair accessories
Hair accessories might not be the first thing you think of when you choose your Bunad silver, but why not use a brooch for your hair too? It is common to arrange your hair for great occasions.

 

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Ripple rings

Bunad silver Ripple rings
These rings are often called neck rings because they are used to hold the neck collar together. The silversmiths on the other hand refer to this brooch as a ripple ring. The ripple ring can replace the Neck pin. 

 

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Eyelets

Bunad silver Eyelets
An eyelet in this setting is an ornamental piece that looks great and functions as something to thread the eyelet chain through.  All the prices are for a pair. 

 

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Dish brooches

Bunad silver Dish brooches
Small dishes hanging from the brooch was a common symbol for a girls virginity. Dish brooches were often used as engagement gifts. The more dishes the brooch had, the more the boy appreciated his virgin.

 

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Serpent brooches

Bunad silver Serpent brooches
In Telemark it was a tradition that girls used the Serpent brooch. When she got married she was given a Bol brooch. The Serpent brooch was then moved down from its top position on the chest, and the Bol brooch would take its place.

 

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Accessories

Bunad silver Accessories
Here you will find everything that can (but not necessarily) be used for your Bunad. There is 17. of May ribbons, belts, Chain for the Beltestakk, Bridal crowns, Arm ring, Suspender buckles etc.

 

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Purse clasps

Bunad silver Purse clasps
The purse clasp was traditionally sand cast brass, and sometimes gilded or silvered. They also exist in pure silver and some other variations. 

 

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Earrings

Bunad silver Earrings
Some say that earrings do not belong on a Bunad. Strictly speaking this is correct. Back then, earrings were totally useless since the ears were covered. Today many skip the headgear and use earrings insted.

 

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Lady of the house key

Bunad silver Lady of the house key
Husfruen was responsible for both food, clothing and household goods. That's why she had a key in her belt. Obtaining the wife of the house key from either mother or mother-in-law was an honor, and it meant that she now had power.

 

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Knives

Bunad silver Knives
In the old days, the Bunad knife was a food tool. Today it is only to Bunad and party costume that we are allowed to carry the knife in public place. In earlier times, the knife was an important heirloom that passed into inheritance through many generations.

 

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Watch chain and timepieces

Bunad silver Watch chain and timepieces
A gorgeous pocket watch with chain are nice Accessories to the Bunad. You can choose between mechanical clockwork, or a battery driven clockwork. 

 

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Umbrellas

Bunad silver Umbrellas
The umbrella is no part of the Bunad, but when it rains, it's nice to have an umbrella that fits the style of the day!

 

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