In this episode, we explore the history and style of the women’s Østerdalsbunad, one of Norway’s most distinctive traditional costumes. Listeners will discover how its design blends Rococo influences from the late 1700s with mid-1800s dress customs, and how Hulda Bunader carries this heritage forward through custom-made bunads, high-quality fabrics, and material kits. We discuss the shared origins of the Sør- and Nord-Østerdal bunads, the standardization efforts of the 20th century, and the myths around limited fabric options—revealing that a rich variety of textiles was historically in use. Finally, we dispel the idea that skirt colors mark regional affiliation, showing instead how both Sør- and Nord-Østerdal bunads share the same fabrics and colors today. This episode invites you to rethink what makes the Østerdalsbunad authentic and how tradition and choice can coexist in modern bunad culture.