Craftswoman
Latifa Shagitovna
Orenburg Region
Honoured worker of the down-knitting cooperative
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54 years
craftswoman's age
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650
shawls knitted
About the craftswoman
Latifa Shagidulovna is one of the most experienced knitters in our diverse team. Over a long and active life she has knitted many hundreds of down shawls. Her work is distinguished by special elegance, and its composition is always true to centuries-old traditions.
A recognisable style
Latifa Shagidulovna is an honoured worker of the Soviet-era down-knitting cooperative. Her work is a constant creative search: each new shawl solves some new task, whether in composition or technique. Her shawls have their own special style, and that is a sign of the highest skill. A specialist will always recognise her talented “hand” among many other items.
Down from her own yard
Such masters keep many secrets and subtleties; they have an impressive store of experience and real class. In addition, Latifa Shagidulovna has always kept her own goats. She knows and loves these steppe animals and understands the finer points of their care and combing. Almost all her shawls are knitted from down obtained before her eyes and with her direct involvement.
The craftswoman's items
Shawls, gossamer shawls and other items made by this craftswoman.
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Down shawl
"Keeper of Traditions"
$1,170
Part of a living tradition
The Orenburg down shawl survives thanks to craftswomen who pass on their skills through family, neighbours and personal experience. Each item is linked not only to its pattern but also to the hand of the person who made it.
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