Dimensions 140 x 200 cm 70% cotton, 30% flax In Muhu, unlike many other places, wrap and plaid were distinguished - wrap was bigger. Plaid was also being worn across one’s shoulders in this area. Embroidering of plaids was started before the I World War. These plaids were made by professional embroiderers. Embroidery of Muhu is peculiar and characteristic of the people of Muhu Island. The embroidery is divided into two major groups: geometric and plant pattern.The most typical, most used and the oldest geometric pattern motif is closed into an orderly octagon. This motif, that was called Muhu Whisk and was believed to be a sign of luck and rebirth, was often used on woollen plaids.You can see the whisk pattern motif on MUHU scarf.

Dimensions 80 x 180 cm 70% cotton, 30% flax   In South Estonia, festive woollen rectangle wrap, worn across one’s shoulders, was the most respectable garment. In Paistu, even on the 19th century oblong woollen shawls were worn. White shawl was decorated by using archaic techniques and patterns that had a deep meaning. South Estonian scarf is inspired by Paistu apron, where cross (symbol of balance; possesses a protective meaning), circle (symbol of infinity, perfection and harmony) and thuja (symbol of conception and fertility) can be seen. Such shawls were only worn by adult women.  

Dimensions 105 x 180 cm 70% cotton, 30% flax   In South Estonia, festive woollen rectangle wrap, worn across one’s shoulders, was the most respectable garment. In Paistu, even on the 19th century oblong woollen shawls were worn. White shawl was decorated by using archaic techniques and patterns that had a deep meaning. South Estonian scarf is inspired by Paistu apron, where cross (symbol of balance; possesses a protective meaning), circle (symbol of infinity, perfection and harmony) and thuja (symbol of conception and fertility) can be seen. Such shawls were only worn by adult women.