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Balmorial Brocade – Bunad Fabric Tyrihans
Balmorial Brocade – Bunad Fabric Tyrihans
Balmorial Brocade – Bunad Fabric Tyrihans
Balmorial Brocade – Bunad Fabric Tyrihans
Balmorial Brocade – Bunad Fabric Tyrihans
Balmorial Brocade – Bunad Fabric Tyrihans
Balmorial Brocade – Bunad Fabric Tyrihans
Balmorial Brocade – Bunad Fabric Tyrihans
Balmorial Brocade – Bunad Fabric Tyrihans
Balmorial Brocade – Bunad Fabric Tyrihans
Balmorial Brocade – Bunad Fabric Tyrihans
Balmorial Brocade – Bunad Fabric Tyrihans
Balmorial Brocade – Bunad Fabric Tyrihans
Balmorial Brocade – Bunad Fabric Tyrihans
Balmorial Brocade – Bunad Fabric Tyrihans
Balmorial Brocade – Bunad Fabric Tyrihans
Tyrihans

Balmorial Brocade – Bunad Fabric

$5.00 ( $500.00 m)

Exclusive Brocade for Bunad – Rich Texture and Subtle Shine

Balmorial is an exclusive brocade fabric used in a wide range of Norwegian bunads. While sometimes referred to as damask, this is technically a brocade, featuring a more defined and decorative woven pattern.

The fabric is characterized by elegant floral motifs with flowing vines and ornamental details, creating a rich and sophisticated expression that stands out beautifully in bunad garments.

Sold by the meter (39.4 inches).
Minimum order: 10 cm (4 inches).

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Balmorial Brocade – Bunad Fabric Tyrihans
Balmorial Brocade – Bunad Fabric
$5.00 ($500.00 m)
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Product Details

  • Material:
    40% silk
    35% cotton
    17% linen
    8% lurex
  • Width: 140 cm (approx. 55 inches)
  • Weave: Brocade (decorative woven pattern)
  • Production: Tyrihans, Norway
  • Price: Listed per centimeter
  • Minimum order: 10 cm (4 inches)

Pattern and Color Expression

The Balmorial brocade features a large-scale floral pattern with stylized flowers, leaves, and curved vine elements. The design has a classic European influence, giving the fabric a timeless and decorative character.

The fabric is available in refined color combinations such as:

  • Soft blue base with muted green and rose-toned floral details
  • Warm ivory/cream base with subtle gold, green, and dusty pink accents
  • Deep red base with contrasting floral motifs in gold, olive, and soft tones

The interplay between matte and slightly lustrous threads—enhanced by silk and lurex—creates a fabric that:

  • Reflects light subtly
  • Highlights the woven pattern
  • Adds depth and dimension to the surface

What is Brocade?

Brocade is a decorative woven fabric where the pattern is created using additional threads, giving it a more pronounced and textured appearance than damask.

This results in:

  • A richer, more defined pattern
  • A slightly raised or structured surface
  • A luxurious and traditional look

Used in Multiple Bunad Traditions

Balmorial brocade is widely used across several bunads, including:

  • Østerdal women’s bunad
  • Rogaland bunad
  • Beltestakk (bodice)
  • Reconstructed Os/Fusa (Bjørnafjord bunad)
  • Damask dresses (damaskkjole)
  • Åmli bunad

A Statement Fabric in Bunad Craftsmanship

With its combination of fine fibers and intricate weaving, Balmorial brocade is a fabric chosen for garments where detail, tradition, and visual richness are essential. The pattern and sheen bring life to the bunad, making it both historically grounded and visually striking.