Name/Title
Finnish SweaterEntry/Object ID
2021.9.1Description
Ivory wool sweater. Made using a Finnish process that translates to 'needle weaving,' which gives the fabric a herringbone-like appearance. Rounded V-neck and wrist-length sleeves. Body is straight. No shoulder seams.Use
This sweater was submitted to the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) hand crafts competition in 1967. Being the only item of its kind ever submitted to the competition, it was assigned a special class and won a 1967 PNE Centennial medal in this new category.
Neulakinnas, or needle weaving, is a Finnish technique generally used in making mittens or slippers. In Scandinavia the technique is called nålbinding, from Danish, which translates literally as 'binding with a needle.' Similar needle work has been found in Peru c. 300BCE.Context
Neulakinnas, or needle weaving, is a Finnish technique generally used in making mittens or slippers. In Scandinavia the technique is called nålbinding, from Danish, which translates literally as 'binding with a needle.' It is an ancient precursor to knitting, with examples from Peru dated to 300 BCE.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Blake, LornaClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
MaleNotes
Technique: Needle weavingMade/Created
Manufacturer
Vilhelmiina HakliDate made
1967Place
City
VancouverState/Province
British ColumbiaCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaDimensions
Dimension Notes
Length: 66cm
Width (b): 46cm