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  • Dimensions 145 x 180 cm 70% cotton, 30% flax   In Pärnu County, wrap from fine wool and as big as blankets were thrown across one’s arm when going to church. This is where the name comes from – On-Arm Plaid. At large, the wrap was being worn across one’s shoulders. The characteristic of Estonian folk costumes is expressed in beautiful embroidery. Pärnumaa scarf has coif embroidery with original ornament where white woollen yarn is used.
  • Dimentions 110 x 170 cm 70% cotton, 30% flax In West Estonia, the characteristic of women’s clothing was copious wearing of shawls. Until the mid-19th century – woollen brown and white plaid persisted as a traditional shawl. Woven checked plaids were shrunk so that they would last several generations.