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Rutaliv Wool Fabric – Bunad Fabric Gudbrandsdalen Uldvarefabrikk
Rutaliv Wool Fabric – Bunad Fabric Gudbrandsdalen Uldvarefabrikk
Rutaliv Wool Fabric – Bunad Fabric Gudbrandsdalen Uldvarefabrikk
Rutaliv Wool Fabric – Bunad Fabric Gudbrandsdalen Uldvarefabrikk
Rutaliv Wool Fabric – Bunad Fabric Gudbrandsdalen Uldvarefabrikk
Rutaliv Wool Fabric – Bunad Fabric Gudbrandsdalen Uldvarefabrikk
Rutaliv Wool Fabric – Bunad Fabric Gudbrandsdalen Uldvarefabrikk
Rutaliv Wool Fabric – Bunad Fabric Gudbrandsdalen Uldvarefabrikk
Rutaliv Wool Fabric – Bunad Fabric Gudbrandsdalen Uldvarefabrikk
Rutaliv Wool Fabric – Bunad Fabric Gudbrandsdalen Uldvarefabrikk
Rutaliv Wool Fabric – Bunad Fabric Gudbrandsdalen Uldvarefabrikk
Rutaliv Wool Fabric – Bunad Fabric Gudbrandsdalen Uldvarefabrikk
Gudbrandsdalen Uldvarefabrikk

Rutaliv Wool Fabric – Bunad Fabric

$2.00 ( $200.00 m)

Traditional Checked Wool Fabric for Råndastakk Bunad

Rutaliv is a classic checked wool fabric traditionally used for the bodice (liv) of the Råndastakk bunad, as well as for vests in men’s bunads.

With its distinctive check pattern—most commonly featuring red tones—this fabric is deeply rooted in the folk dress traditions of Gudbrandsdalen and reflects historical styles dating back to the 1800s.

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

Rutaliv Wool Fabric – Bunad Fabric Gudbrandsdalen Uldvarefabrikk
Rutaliv Wool Fabric – Bunad Fabric
$2.00 ($200.00 m)
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Product Details

  • Material: 76% new wool / 24% cotton
  • Width: 102 cm (approx. 40 inches)
  • Weight: 290 g/m (approx. 0.64 lbs per meter)
  • Pattern: Traditional check (rutemønster)
  • Production: Gudbrandsdalen Uldvarefabrikk, Norway
  • Price: Listed per centimeter
  • Minimum order: 10 cm (4 inches)

A Key Fabric in the Råndastakk Tradition

The Råndastakk bunad originates from Gudbrandsdalen and is characterized by its striped wool skirt (råndastakk) paired with a checked bodice.

Historically:

  • The combination of striped skirt and checked bodice was the most common
  • Red tones were dominant in the bodice fabric
  • The style became especially popular in the 1800s

Rutaliv fabrics like this were central to that tradition and remain an essential part of authentic Råndastakk bunads today.

Traditional Use in Bunads

This fabric is commonly used for:

  • Bodices (liv) in Råndastakk bunads
  • Vests in men’s bunads

It can also be used in reconstructed or custom bunads where traditional checked wool fabrics are part of the design.

A Fabric with Cultural Depth

Checked wool fabrics were highly fashionable in the mid-1800s, influenced by broader European textile trends. These patterns were adapted into Norwegian folk dress, where they became part of a distinct regional identity.

The Rutaliv fabric reflects this heritage—combining tradition, craftsmanship, and historical influence into a textile that continues to be used today.