Knitted with two colored yarn in traditional Estonian fair-isle style. The red yarn is hand dyed in Estonia, 100% wool. The off-white is natural sheep color. Tightly knitted using 0-size needles and DK-weight yarn, they are perfect to block wind and wear in winter.
This pattern comes from Vilo area in historic Setomaa, located in South-East ESTONIA and partially in Pskov Oblast in Russia. The original pair is at the Estonian National Museum https://www.muis.ee/museaalview/532447
Setos are an ethnic and linguistic minority living in an area covering South-East Estonia and West of Pskov Region in Russia. Setumaa will appeal to anybody selling interested in different cultures, religion and traditions - with its beautiful nature Setumaa is well worth a visit. Please see more at http://www.visitestonia.com/en/holiday-destinations/cultural-treasures/setomaa
Women's size, approximately 8.
Product code: Finely Hand Knitted Seto Estonian selling Lady's Mittens in Natural White and Red - warm and windproof