This design comes from the Oppland region of Norway.  The original costume or Grafferbunaden came from Graffer in Lom and originated in the 1830's.  Today this design is produced with a red brocade bodice and navy skirt or the bodice and skirt is done in the same colors of black, blues white and cream.  The costume is worn without an apron and historically the costume was heavily embroidered.  This pattern contains the jumper only.  No blouse pattern is included,  they are available through other companies.

In our design the skirt is full and pleated on the sides, coming together in a kick pleat in the back.  The front of the skirt has a front panel and is attached to a front bodice piece that snaps to the bodice and also conceals a front slit in the skirt.  The bodice is 1 ¼" higher than the natural waistline and is held closed by several concealed hooks to the point where the bodice separates in a ``V".  The shoulder is part of the back piece and attachs to the front of the bodice and is adjustable.  The back of the bodice has one center seam and meets at a small curve at the top.  The bodice is fully lined.