I was most impressed with Estonian hand crafts, called käsitöö. These took the form of embroidery, knits, woven goods, woodwork and ironwork.
Embroidered coif wedding hats inspired the first 6 fabric designs below.
The traditional outfit for women to wear to weddings and on holidays is a woven skirt of a red stripe, knitted socks, a white tunic with embroidery and a scarf of a floral red print.
black colorway
Long ago grooms and brides were given beer steins at the reception made of wood and carved with horses and wheels to symbolize strength and everlasting love.
Three small prints in two colorways.
Estonians are proud of their weather vanes. They can be seen from most of the tall buildings in Tallinn.
Iron work was prevalent on gates and balconies.
Two quilts designed with Estonian prints.
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