Mittens of Latvia ,vantar från Lettland

Stickade vantar från Lettland Denna tjocka bok är en skattkista med stickhistorik, mönster och färgkombinationer. En ny favorit! Nyutgiven med engelsk text boken får plats i portot böcker för 45 kr til vantarna i denna bok passar röros lamullgarn och mycket tunna stickor. du hittar länkar till dessa produkter länst ner på denna sida Latviea Cimdi is gorgeous and unique book showing and introducing Latvian traditional mitten patterns (five larger regions: Vidzeme, Latgale, Selonia, Zemglae and Kurzeme, each of these also divided into smaller regions, all with their own traditions). Each of the regions of Latvia had its own mitt knitting traditions. Not only did they differ in terms of their color choices but also in their creation of patterns. In all the regions the pattering of the mitts relates to Latvian mythology and incorporates symbols linked to its numerous ancient deities. Such symbols were meant to guard, bless and bring happiness. Though book is mainly in latvian the pictures and patterns are very good Författare: Maruta Grasmane Förlag: Sena Klets Språk:engelska Utgiven: 2015 Antal sidor: 436 s inb