Kihnu shawl

The creation of Kihnu shawl by Ellu Sallid was greatly influenced by the creative heritage of an honourable Estonian textile designer, Anu Raud. Kihnu glove patterns that she loved and collected, and are now woven into the Kihnu shawl, bring luck and health to the people wearing them. Kihnu is a beautiful Estonian island where people wear folk costumes – körts (skirts), shawls, trois (knitted pullovers) and kapõtas (men’s socks) – nearly daily even nowadays. The islanders honour their native customs and beliefs, and thanks to their faithfulness in holding on to them, Anu Raud has managed to preserve the colourful and richly detailed patterns and textiles. The creative heritage of this folk art collector now adorns Kihnu shawl of Ellu sallid, as well as the treasury of Heimtali Museum of Local History. The shawl’s red colour was influenced by the ancient times when Kihnu folk costumes were dyed red, using roots of bedstraw. The colour red was believed to have healing and disease-repellent effect. Material: 100% cotton. Dimensions 70 x 200 cm.