The Norwegian institute of bunad and folk costume

The Norwegian institute of bunad and folk costume (NBF) – Norsk institutt for bunad og folkedrakt - was established in 1947. The institute’s archives contain documentation of traditional clothing and folk costumes, from the whole country. We have developed a methodology for documentation nationwide in cooperation with museums, NGOs and individuals. We run University classes and production/training courses on these subjects and our staffs also does research on these topics. 

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