Bunad Butikken, Ely, MN

Sue Sutherland owns and operates Bunad Butikken in Ely, MN. She specializes in the construction of custom bunads using only authentic materials, design, and construction methods. Sue also teaches courses and sells bunad materials and accessories through her store.

Trained in Norway, Sue completed studies in apparel and textile design manufacturing. She returns to Norway at least once per year to purchase products for her business and to continue her studies of various construction techniques and styles related to bunads from all areas of Norway. She travels across the US teaching classes; in recent months, she has been to California, Colorado, Washington and Iowa.