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Sámi hair decor

The Sámi people are the indigenous people of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia

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Traditional Norwegian hairstyle

Most commonly worn in the Agder region, south-west region of Norway. They are sadly going out of fashion so it's harder to find photos on it. However in the Setesdal region they are more common. I will post about the Setesdal hairstyle too:)

Traditional Norwegian bride (1966)

This girl is wearing the traditional wedding attire from Telemark, from Telemark county. Eastern part of Norway. Here she is seen wearing a Øst-Telemarkbunad which is the bunad for the eastern part of Telemark county.

A Norwegian bride getting ready (1967)

This girl is dressed in the traditional wedding attire from Jølster, Sogn og Fjordane. She is wearing a sunnfjordbunad which is the bunad for Sunnfjord. Western part of Norway.

Bridal crowns from Trønderlag Region in Norway

These are traditional bridal crowns from Trønderlag region, the central part of Norway.

Bridal crowns from the Agder Region in Norway

This is traditional bridal crowns from Agder, souther part of Norway.

Bridal crowns from Møre & Romsdal County

So this is some of the bridal crowns within Møre & Romsdal, the western part of Norway. The most used crowns in the county are Sunnmøre and Nordmøre.

Bridal crowns from Møre & Romsdal County

So this is some of the bridal crowns within Møre & Romsdal, the western part of Norway. The most used crowns in the county are Sunnmøre and Nordmøre.

Traditional Norwegian mittens

These are some traditional Norwegian mittens. The photos include geopraphical area aswell as as time period.

Norwegian traditional necklaces

Here are a few necklaces. The geographic area of the necklaces are written on the different slides.

Norwegian bridal attire

The first photo showcases different bridal crowns. Depending on region, the type of crowns varies. Some crowns use more silver, while others are made of cloth, bands, feathers and pearls.

The second photo shows bridal cloths. These cloths are worn on the front of the brides chest. Same as the crowns, the cloths varies in design, color and details according to region.

The last photo shows bridesmaids crowns. These crowns are worn by the bridesmaids. This tradition is more common in Sør-Trønderlag (Central Norway). The region of Sør-Trønderlag seems to hold more traditions when it comes to bridesmaids and pre wedding traditions

Vintage photos | Norway

These are old postcards showcasing the beauty of the Norwegian summer. From the mountains to the coast. Norwegian summer really has it's charm, and it feels like home.