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Beltestakk, Broad-belt from Telemark

With its characteristic broad belt, this Bunad belongs in the middle of Telemark. The Beltestakk may be found in a wide variety of beautiful colors.

The silver: This Bunad should be decorated with a Bol-brooch and/or a serpent-brooch and/or a barley-ring as the main brooch. A horn-ring and/or barley-ring and/or neck pin and/or neck-buttons (up until 5 different types of brooches on the chest). Cufflinks, eyelets (These being the only ones one may have more of, between 3 to 6 pairs), buckles and a purse clasp. Most choose oxidized silver for the Bunad, but some prefer their silver gilded, a little dark and old fashioned.

 

 

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Package suggestions

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. Those that are a little bigger contain what most people consider to be necessary, without it becoming too expensive. The rest can be bought over time. The biggest packages contain a practically complete set, although it's always possible to have more. 

 

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Other brooches

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

Cufflinks

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

 

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Children's brooches

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

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 Snake brooch was then moved down from its top position on the chest, and the Bol brooch would take its place. Nowadays this tradition is quite unknown, not even the people that tailor the Bunad necessarily know about it.
The Bol brooch-symbolism derives from the catholic era in Norway. The middle Bol symbolize Jesus, and the twelve Bols around symbolize the twelve apostles. The tongue-edge around this kind of brooch symbolizes The Holy Spirit that encircles all the rest.

 

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Bunad rings

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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Barley ring

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

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 and buckles

Fastners, clasps and 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

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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Ripple rings

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. This is because the brooch is made up of "ripples" arranged in a circle. This is a type of filigree that looks like a spring laid on its side, coiled around a small orb and soldered in place. The ripple ring can replace the Neck pin. 

 

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Eyelets

Eyelets

An eyelet in this setting is an ornamental piece that looks great and functions as something to thread the eyelet chain through. Some types of Bunad use eyelets and the chain to make it possible to hold the waist piece together. Other types of Bunad, like the Øst-Telemark Bunad and the Beltestakk only use them as a status symbol and for ornamental purposes. All the prices are for a pair. 

 

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Umbrellas

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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Dish brooches

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. (And the more money he had).

 

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Serpent brooches

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. Nowadays this tradition is quite unknown, not even the people that tailor the Bunad necessarily know about it.The symbolism in the serpent filigree brooch is believed to derive from Norse Paganism. It is a sculpture of the Midgard Serpent, a serpent that lies in a circle along the face of the Earth and bites its own tail.

 

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Accessories

Accessories

Here you will find everything that can be used for your Bunad. There are time pieces, belts, knives, Bunad bags, brooch bags etc. 

 

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Purse clasps

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

Earrings

Some critics feel that earrings do not belong on a Bunad. Strictly speaking this is correct. Back in time, the earrings were totally useless because the ears were covered with ether hair or a shawl or hat. Nowadays many skip the headgear and feel that it's a bit empty without anything in the ears.

 

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Gift card / gift gold bullions

Gift card / gift gold bullions

When you buy silver as a gift, it's not always easy to know what silver the receiver prefers with his or hers Bunad. With this in mind, we made gold bullions. The bullions have the following values; 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 and 2000 NOK. Simply choose the one (or ones) you want, and proceed to checkout. When the bullion is yours, a gift certificate will be e-mailed to you right away.
When the silver is to be picked out and the gift certificate to be used, we may easily be reached by phone or e- mail, and we will subtract the given amount of money from your gift certificate.  

 

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