For example, in Setesdal, southern Norway, there is a tradition of folk costumes that stretches back to the 14th century. When do you wear a bunad? The most common time to wear one is Norway's ...

Ever since 1847, the Norwegian Institute for Bunad and Folk Costume (which started out as a government department) has categorised and catalogued most regional bunad in Norway.

Norway's bunad, pictured above minus the shoes and silverware, has been added to UNESCO's cultural heritage list. File photo: AFP PHOTO / Toru Yamanaka. Norway’s traditional and distinctive national ...

The famed 19th century Norwegian folklorist Johannes Skar, who compiled eight volumes about Setesdal folk culture, is buried beneath a monument in the tiny churchyard.

Norwegian royals don traditional dress as they unveil new family portrait ahead of Prince Sverre Magnus's 18th birthday. Prince Sverre Magnus, 17, will officially mark his 18th birthday on December 3 ...

The first program is scheduled for 11 a.m. Gilbertson will share the story of Norwegian bunads (Norwegian folk costumes). Bunads will be on display, including ones from those geographical areas in ...

Ever since 1847, the Norwegian Institute for Bunad and Folk Costume (which started out as a government department) has categorised and catalogued most regional bunad in Norway.