Summary
Hat and gloves knitted by Aime Metsar, 1991. The pattern is an authentic Estonian belt pattern from Jarva-Jaani district. Wearing a hat and gloves was very popular in Estonia in the 1940s. They continued to be made and worn by Estonians in the refugee camps in Germany after World War II and brought into Australia by Estonian immigrants.
Physical Description
Woollen hand knitted hat and gloves in black, white, yellow, red and green pattern. The gloves have red, patterned finger tips and long pattered fringed cuffs. The hat has a stand up edge.
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Estonia
The pattern used is an authentic Estonian belt pattern from Jarva-Jaani district -
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Overall Dimensions
22 cm (Length), 26.5 cm (Height)
Gloves: 32.00 12.00
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Keywords
Cultural Identity, Cultural Maintenance, Cultural Traditions, Estonian Communities, Estonian Immigration, Ethnic Groups, Handcrafts, Knitting
