SPLENDID SIMPLY ELEGANT FESTDRAKT BUNAD 14 YR EU 158 Start Price USD 179.00 Current Price USD 179.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 12, 2008 End Time Friday, December 12, 2008 Location Lafayette, Louisiana See more about 'SPLENDID SIMPLY ELEGANT FESTDRAKT BUNAD 14 YR EU 158' Description SPLENDID SIMPLY ELEGANT FESTDRAKT BUNAD 14 YR EU 158 Description: OUTSTANDING AND UNUSUAL NORWEGIAN FESTDRAKT BUNAD FOR THE GIRL OR YOUNG LADY WHO LIKES SIMPLE ELEGANT DESIGN. AGE 14 Sølje Solje NOT included.  Beautiful Bunad of viscose and polyester with wool braid straps and pewter buttons. The cotton blouse is absolutely lovely. Add a black fringed shawl and use it as a shawl, tie it around the neck letting it drape one shoulder or use it as a "skaut " bandana on the head.  Wear black stockings and black shoes and stand up very straight! Additional information about festdrakt and bunad written below.  Easy to adjust length with shoulder strap buttons. High waisted cumberbund style waist. Approx. measurements: Shoulder to waist: very long adjustable shoulder straps.  Total length: 50". Waist: 30-32/33" I am listing many many wonderful Norwegian "festdrakter"  or bunads - folk costumes. With few exceptions they are all different! Quite a sight. The BUNAD for adults has strict ethnic rules as to how it must look and what silver is to be worn to be "Correct".  As these costumes are 100% hand embroidered and sewn together, they usually cost from $1500-$3000, silver NOT included....they are made with deep hems and wide seams so they can be taken in and let out as needed, and when passed on from one generation to another. My mother`s Bunad went to my wife and now our daughter is wearing it.  Each valley has its own bunad which is recognizable to others.  Usually a young person does not own an adult bunad before he or she is confirmed at the age of 15...because of the fact they are still growing and the expense....so they have a The festdrakt has no distinct design designated by a particular area and is made of a combination of beautiful fabrics, borders and designs from different valleys made to assimilate the adult costumes....and they are marvelous....some of soft wool, others of cotton...lavish brocades etc. SIZE: The actual measurement is not so terribly important in a way because it is easy to alter length and width. Usually it is better to buy it a bit large.  In choosing yours look for the basic year size and then check the measurements. If you need help just write me.  SHIPPING & INSURANCE : I try to describe my things as best I can, both in words and photos. If you have questions please ask before bidding. Final sale.  Shipping  Priority Mail Optional Insurance. Shipping within 24 hrs of receiving payment if you need it.    Place a Bid!