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Articles on choosing, care, the history of the craft and Orenburg down shawls.
We collect practical tips and stories that help you understand the Orenburg down shawl better: how to choose an item, how to tell a gossamer shawl from a shawl, how to care for down and why handwork is valued.
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Down Cardigans – a Versatile Item of the Basic Wardrobe
When it comes to a woman's basic wardrobe, the cardigan has a special place. This versatile item of clothing has remained popular…
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The Knitted Vest
Clothing designers have repeatedly pushed knitted vests to the top of the fashion ratings. In the new season they are again receiving…
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Master Class in Knitting Orenburg Shawl Patterns
In a modern young woman's wardrobe you can often find such an accessory as a shawl. Varied in colour and texture, large…
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How to Knit Children's Socks
Little children's feet will not get cold if you put warm sockson their tiny feet. Usually, babies are first knitted booties. When…
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The Women's Cardigan: Fashion Can Be Comfortable
The women's cardigan is a versatile item with a number of features. A cardigan is a cosy knitted sweater that fastens with…
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Down Shawls: How to Choose the Best One?
Down shawls are a very popular wardrobe item with a rich history. Since ancient times, residents of the steppe regions have escaped…
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Mittens: Open Fingerless Gloves
Fingerless gloves, or as they are also called, mitts, are incredibly popular in many countries of the world. Few people know today…
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The Men's Check Scarf
Men pay less attention to accessories; they care much more about convenience and comfort than about fashion and beauty. So they often…
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Orenburg Down Items
Orenburg down shawls are known not only in our country but in many other countries of the world. Back in the 18th…
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How the Orenburg Down Shawl Was Born. Its History, Present and the Future of the Down Craft.
The Orenburg down shawl has been a symbol of the Orenburg region and of Russia for more than a century. It is…
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Articles that help you choose an item
If you are choosing a shawl for yourself or as a gift, start with the articles on size, density, warmth and the differences between items.
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A gossamer shawl is fine, openwork and almost weightless; it can be pulled through a wedding ring. A shawl is denser and warmer and is worn in cold weather. A warm openwork shawl sits in between: it keeps you warm but retains an openwork pattern.
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Gossamer shawls are most often 120×120 and 150×150 cm, shawls from 100×100 to 150×150 cm, stoles about 60×200 cm. For everyday wear a medium size is more convenient; for a gift, one that looks more striking when unfolded.
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For the older generation, people more often choose a warm shawl or openwork shawl in a natural colour: they are practical and keep you warm. A gossamer shawl is a festive option for a holiday, especially in gift packaging.
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Density can be seen against the light: the fewer gaps in the middle, the warmer the item. Weight is also a clue — a warm shawl is noticeably heavier than a gossamer shawl of the same size.
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About the journal
In the Shalnoy Orenburg journal we publish articles about Orenburg down shawls, gossamer shawls, openwork shawls and stoles: we write about choosing, care, the history of the craft and the features of hand knitting and natural goat down.