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Glossary
A dictionary of terms about Orenburg down shawls, patterns, down, hand knitting and the craft.
We have collected the main words and concepts that help you better understand the Orenburg down shawl: how a gossamer shawl differs from a shawl, what the scalloped edging (zubtsy) is, how an openwork pattern is built and why the down of the Orenburg goat is valued in its own right.
Technique and craft
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Technique and craft
Nachyos (combed fibre)
Nachyos is combed-out fibre, or the result of combing. Combing goats is very laborious work, and the maximum amount of down can be obtained only with timely and correct combing.…
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Non-co-spun yarn
Non-co-spun yarn is high-quality yarnobtained by plying down yarn with a base. That is, first a dense thread is spun from down, and then a silk thread is wound over…
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Technique and craft
Noils
Noils are short wool, cotton or linen fibres obtained in the process of combing fibrous material. They contain impurities. Practically all kinds of noils subsequently go into making yarn, most…
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Terms that help you choose an item
If you are choosing a shawl for the first time, start with these concepts: they will help you understand the difference between a light gossamer shawl, a warm shawl and a wrap, as well as size, density and openwork.
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About the craft
The Social Mission of Shalnoy Orenburg
Most craftswomen have been knitting Orenburg down shawls since early childhood. For many of them, down knitting has always been their main…
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About the craft
What Determines the Price of an Orenburg Down Shawl
The price of an Orenburg down shawl is one of the main questions for any potential buyer.
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About the craft
How to Choose the Size of an Orenburg Down Shawl
One of the most frequently asked questions about the Orenburg down shawl that we come across is: how do you wear it?…
About the glossary
The Shalnoy Orenburg glossary helps you make sense of the terms found in descriptions of Orenburg down shawls, gossamer shawls, wraps and stoles. It brings together concepts about down, hand knitting, patterns, shawl elements, care and the folk art craft.
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