Mulgimaa wrap

The creation of Mulgi scarf is inspired by the design of long coat from Mulgi region. Some older folks probably still remember coats made of such a strong fabric that it could be easily put upright and it would stand on its own. A coat was to last a whole lifetime of the owner, because not many could buy a new piece of clothing every year. Therefore a lot of work and effort was needed to create a woolen fabric so strong and thick that it would last such a long time. A piece of home-made woolen fabric was pre-shrunk to last longer. Soap and alkali (ash mixed with water) and sometimes a bit of brine for meat were used. After rinsing the pre-shrunk fabric with the substances needed, and bread was taken out of the oven, the fabric was left to dry for a few hours on thatch on top of the oven. Nowadays a coat similar to that is made from a much softer fabric. It was then colored to make a coat as black as the bark of alder. Dimensions 70 x 180 cm. Material: 100% cotton.