Reimagining the Busserull – A Tradition with a Twist

This is a redesigned version of the classic busserull from Grinakervev in Hadeland.

At first glance, you could say it's simply a redesign of a striped cotton fabric. But I have stepped away from the traditional busserull concept, which is typically constructed from squares and rectangles.

A busserull can absolutely have buttons all the way down, especially for hardworking folks with stiff shoulders—it all depends on how practical you want it to be. Here in Hadeland, we call this a "livørsbusserull" (or "kårbusserull")when it has a full button-down front.

I personally love the cotton fabric, but I wanted to modernize the fit—making it more contemporary and feminine. And of course, from Recouture’s perspective, it had to get a little Åkle-pimp, this time with a Telemark Åkle that matched beautifully.

I fully support an open discussion about preserving and renewing Norwegian cultural heritage. But is the busserull actually Norwegian? Not exactly—it was originally imported from Europe during the Middle Ages. However, what makes it unique to Norway is how we have embraced and adapted it into our culture today.

I call Anne’s shirt the "redesigned busserull oversized shirt.

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