NordicMittens

Traditional Art of Fine Knitting

Veriora, Estonia

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Aet on Feb 19, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful, highly recommend, truly masterful craftwork.

Finely Knitted Estonian Gloves on Natural White with Crosses Grey Purple Lilac

Finely Knitted Estonian Gloves on Natural White with Crosses Grey Purple Lilac
Jennifer on Jan 3, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Love these mittens, second pair I’ve ordered!

Finely Hand Knitted Estonian Lady's Mittens in Viljandi Style in Natural White Navy Blue and Red - warm and windproof

Finely Hand Knitted Estonian Lady's Mittens in Viljandi Style in Natural White Navy Blue and Red - warm and windproof
Sue on Dec 30, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Cannot wait to knit these mittens!

MAKE Your OWN Traditional Estonian Mittens KIT - pattern, needles, 2 balls of yarn, knitting bag

MAKE Your OWN Traditional Estonian Mittens KIT - pattern, needles, 2 balls of yarn, knitting bag
Jennifer on Sep 29, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful incredible skilled knitting beautiful

Finely Hand Knitted Seto Estonian Gloves with Siberian Blooms in Pink on Bright Yellow

Finely Hand Knitted Seto Estonian Gloves with Siberian Blooms in Pink on Bright Yellow
Jennifer on Sep 22, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful such craftsmanship a treasure.

Hand Knitted Estonian Gloves in Viru-Jaagupi Style with Entrelac Wrists Purple Galore and Butterfly Pattern

Hand Knitted Estonian Gloves in Viru-Jaagupi Style with Entrelac Wrists Purple Galore and Butterfly Pattern
hugh on Jan 13, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

gorgeous,beautifully knitted mittens = quite fast shipping

Hand Knitted Estonian Gloves in Mulgi Style with Cat Paw Pattern on Natural White

Hand Knitted Estonian Gloves in Mulgi Style with Cat Paw Pattern on Natural White
hugh on Dec 27, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

gorgeous beautifully kniyyed mittens fast shipping

Finely Hand Knitted Estonian Lady's Mittens in Red and White - warm and windproof

Finely Hand Knitted Estonian Lady's Mittens in Red and White - warm and windproof
Party Pretty Dolls on Nov 8, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Stunning gloves! They are clearly knit with care and love by a master knitter. I will treasure them and be reminded of my Estonian heritage every time I wear them. Thank you!

Finely Knitted Lady's Estonian Gloves in Karja Style from Saaremaa in Pink on Black Rolled-Up Cuffs

Finely Knitted Lady's Estonian Gloves in Karja Style from Saaremaa in Pink on Black Rolled-Up Cuffs
Jennifer on Sep 28, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Gorgeous, beautiful work, can’t wait to wear these (my second pair, I loved the other ones so much and have worn them for years). Thank you!

Finely Knitted Estonian Lady's Gloves in Sangaste Style with Red Blue and Navy - warm and windproof

Finely Knitted Estonian Lady's Gloves in Sangaste Style with Red Blue and Navy - warm and windproof
Tatyana on Dec 29, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

I love my beautiful new warm mittens!!!! Excellent work and design. Thank you very much, Külli, for the fast shipment. I have enough time to enjoy them during our long and cold Canadian winter.

Finely Hand Knitted Seto (Estonian) Mittens - extra warm and windproof

Finely Hand Knitted Seto (Estonian) Mittens - extra warm and windproof

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Long live traditonal fine hand knitting in ESTONIA!

A lot of women (and few men) in Estonia knit. It is a rather common hobby during the winter month.
Knitting is also a corner stone of Estonia folk culture. Many items of the traditional folk costumes were knitted: including gloves, mittens, jackets, caps, socks, and stockings.

Did you know, that some of the oldest European knitted textiles have been found on Estonian soil?

Some of the most important Estonian knitted items were hand coverings, first mitens, then, by the eighteenth century, gloves. The great importance of these items may be based on Estonia’s northern climate, and may also reflect their use in folk traditions. Mostly mittens, gloves and socks were knitted. Later came sweaters, shawls and hats, but not in such great quantities.

Doing daily work outside a person needed many pairs of mittens in winter. In freezing weather some were worn over the others, and one could wear out several pairs during a long winter.

Knowing all that, it is no surprise, that when I spent a year in the US, I took my needles with me. That was (and still is) my favorite leisure activity. My thick and textile-like knits drew a lot of attention. That gave me the idea to pursue with my own company and sell those beautiful patterned Estonian mittens and gloves around the world.

I am so proud to be an Estonian and very fond of my heritage!

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Külli Jacobson

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Külli is the founder of the handicraft company Kagu Kudujad, which means North-East Knitters in Estonian. It is located in Veriora Township in Põlva County, Estonia. This region is well known for its beauty, clean nature and hard-working people. The main goal for her company is to promote traditional Estonian knitting and patterns. All the items are hand made in high quality old-style way. Thin needles and thin yarn is used to create those pieces of art.

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Finely Hand Knitted Seto (Estonia) Mittens in Rainbow Tones

MAKE Your OWN Traditional Estonian Mittens KIT - pattern, needles, 2 balls of yarn, knitting bag

Finely Hand Knitted Seto (Estonian) Mittens XOXOXO - warm and windproof

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Finely Hand Knitted Estonian lady's Mittens in Purple and Pink - warm and windproof

Finely Knitted Estonian Lady's Gloves in Tori Style in Green, Natural Grey and Brown Yarn from Kihnu Island

Finely Hand Knitted Seto (Estonian) Mittens in Siberian Style on Pink with Black Green and White

Finely Hand Knitted Estonian Mittens in Bronze Tones FREE SHIPPING for men and women

Finely Hand Knitted Estonian Mittens in Red and White FREE SHIPPING warm and windproof

Finely Hand Knitted Estonian Lady's Mittens in White Pink and Blue - warm and windproof

Finely Knitted Estonian Gloves in Võnnu Style on Pink with Brown and Natural White Dots

Finely Knitted Estonian Lady's Gloves in Lüganuse Style in Beige, Yellow and Coral Red Orange

Finely Hand Knitted Estonian Lady's Mittens in Turquoise Yellow and Orange - warm and windproof

Finely Knitted Seto Estonian Lady's Gloves in Panjavitsa Style in Blues and Greens Navy Emerald Lacy Cuffs

Finely Hand Knitted Estonian Mittens in Grey and Natural White

Finely Hand Knitted Estonian Mittens in Brown on Pink with Spider Pattern

Finely Hand Knitted Estonian Gloves in Mulgi Style Powerful and Bright Motifs Orange, Burgundy and Yellow

Finely Knitted Estonian Lady's Mittens in Viljandi style with Tiny Pink Flowers on Salmon

LONG MITTENS Finely Knitted Estonian Style Wool Extended Cuffs for Wider Sleeves or Vintage Shorter Sleeves in Different Colors and Patterns

Finely Hand Knitted Estonia Lady's Mittens in Rõngu Piglet Pattern Pink Red Green Black

Hand Knitted Estonian Gloves in Räpina Style with Pink Blue and Natural White with Entrelac Wrist Snow Flakes

Finely Knitted Estonian Gloves in Butterfly Pattern with Orange and Blue and Natural White

Hand Made Gift Envelope for Mittens and Gloves Students Made in Setomaa Mikitamäe, version 1

Finely Hand Knitted Estonian Mittens in Paistu Style with Red in Goat eye Pattern - warm and windproof

Hand Made Gift Envelope for Mittens and Gloves Students Made in Setomaa Mikitamäe, version 2

Finely Hand Knitted Estonian Mittens in Põlva Style in Burgundy Orange and White with Powerful 8-pointed Star Pattern

Finely Hand Knitted Seto (Estonian) Gloves in Siberian style Salmon Pink on natural Brown

Finely Hand Knitted Seto Estonian Lady's Mittens XOXOXO in Natural Grey Green and Pink - warm and windproof

Finely Knitted Lady's Estonian Seto Gloves in Irboska Style Powerful with Yellow Green and Red Swirly Roman Pattern

Finely Knitted Estonian Lady's Gloves in Nõo Style with Black and Green

Finely Hand Knitted Estonian Lady's Mittens in Ambla Style Beige and Natural White Powerful 8-pointed Star Pattern - warm and windproof

Finely Hand Knitted Seto (Estonia) Lady's Mittens with Siberian Flowers in Pastel Tones Pink Green and Orange on Natural White

Finely Hand Knitted Estonian Mittens in Greens and Yellow - warm and windproof

Finely Knitted Estonian Mittens FREE SHIPPING warm and windproof

MAKE Your OWN Traditional Estonian Mittens KIT - pattern, needles, 2 balls of yarn, knitting bag

Finely Knitted Lady's Estonian Gloves in Halliste Style Powerful with Orange on Brown Great to Wear in Court

Finely Knitted Estonian Lady's Mittens in Nõo Style with Natural Off-White Pink and Black

Finely Knitted Estonian Gloves in Halliste Mulgi Style with Red and Natural Brown Sheep Color Cross Pattern

Finely Hand Knitted Estonian MittensFREE SHIPPING warm and windproof

Finely Hand Knitted Estonian Mittens in Red Natural White and Beige - warm and windproof