Knitted with four colored yarn in traditional Estonian fair-isle style. The pink, yellow and green yarns are hand dyed and 100% wool, the off-white is natural sheep color. Tightly knitted using 0-size needles and DK-weight yarn, they are perfect to block wind and wear in winter.
This pattern comes from Irboska area in historic Setomaa, located in South-East ESTONIA and partially in Pskov Oblast in Russia. The lacy ribbing around the wrists is elegant like a bracelet.
Setos are an ethnic and linguistic minority living in an area covering South-East Estonia and West of Pskov Region in Russia. Setumaa will appeal to anybody interested in different cultures, religion and traditions - with its beautiful nature Setumaa is well worth a visit. Please see more at http://www.visitestonia.com/en/holiday-destinations/cultural-treasures/setomaa
Women's size, also available for custom order in any sizes.
Product code: Finely Hand Knitted Seto (Estonian) retailer Mittens in Color on Pink - warm and windproof