What role did Swedish manufactures, surplus regulations and Norwegian border trade play in the consumption patterns of farmers in the Swedish hinterland? In the forested and sparsely populated interior, the conditions for consumption were different from those in the cities and in the agricultural areas of southern Sweden. Around the turn of the century, Härjedalen's herding and trade in dairy products gave the tax farmers a scope for consumption that made it possible to buy a larger amount of manufactured fabrics. The proximity to the Norwegian border trade made Härjedalen part of a global trade. Museum collections and estate inventories show that, despite customs barriers and abundance regulations, many purchased fabrics were foreign-made. The study aims to shed light on the supply and demand for manufactured fabrics and to understand the spread of fashion and people's attitudes towards purchased fabrics and home-made goods. The study is part of a European network on the consumption of manufactured fabrics, knitted socks, coffee and exotic spices in northern and southern Europe 1650-1850.