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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
6 terms
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Technique and craft
Spindle
A spindle is the simplest device for making yarn by hand. It is a turned wooden rod tapered towards the upper end. An item of peasant life, the spindle is…
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Solid knitting
Solid knitting is a knitting method used to make very dense and warm items — winter hats, scarves and mittens. The name comes from the “solid slip stitch”, which is…
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Stole
A stoleis a rectangular women's accessory, one of the kinds of scarf. The fabric of such an item can be woven or knitted. The most common are silk, wool, fur,…
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Shawl
A shawl – is a square, woven or knitted item that traditionally adorns a woman's shoulders. Of the existing Russian brands, the best known is the “Orenburg down shawl”, which…
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Spinning
Spinning is the process of laying together and twisting individual fibres of wool or down, resulting in a strong, long thread (yarn). Various spinning methods are known. The most primitive…
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Spinning wheel
A spinning wheel is a wooden device on which thread is spun by hand. It is driven by a foot pedal. A hand spinning wheel consists of two parts —…
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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 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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