Mittens of Latvia : 178 traditional designs to knit

Name/Title

Mittens of Latvia : 178 traditional designs to knit

Entry/Object ID

TT819.L35.G73

Description

Highlights 178 pairs of mittens created from the 18th to the beginning of the 20th century which best characterize the mitten-knitting traditions of the various regions of Latvia. The illustrations and the technical graphs drawn of the published mittens allow readers to learn about Latvian mitten-making traditions as well as about the ornamental patterns used and also provide inspiration for the readers' own handiwork. Translated from Latvian.

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Search Terms

gloves, knitting--latvia, knitting--patterns, mittens

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Category

Book

Book Details

Author

Maruta Grasmane, Jānis Deinats

Publisher

National Costume Centre "Senā klēts"

Date Published

2015

Call No.

TT819.L35.G73

ISBN

9934855518, 9789934855511

Notes

Length: 431