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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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"The Orenburg Down Shawl". A Folk Song for the Ages.
We all know that the Orenburg down shawl is not only the calling card of our region but also a fully-fledged cultural…
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The Local History Museum of the Saraktash District
When it comes to modern and historical "production centres" of the Orenburg down shawl, the Saraktash District cannot be ignored. It is…
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The Orenburg Down Shawl. Classic and Modern Patterns
As is well known, the pattern is a kind of "foundation" of the Orenburg down shawl. Any connoisseur of the craft will…
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Which Is Better: Fully Handmade Down Items or Those Made with a Hand Knitting Machine
By method of making, handmade Orenburg down shawls come in two kinds:
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A Warm Gift for Your Loved One on 14 February
14 February, Valentine's Day, is a foreign holiday, but one that has taken root well here. It is celebrated with all the…
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World Exhibitions of the Orenburg Down Shawl
It is common knowledge that today the Orenburg down shawl is not only a fully-fledged brand but also a true cultural, historical…
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What to Give Tatyana on Tatyana Day?
Tatyana Day falls on 25 January. January is usually a month of hard frosts. So any Tatyana will be delighted with a…
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The Orenburg Down Shawl and the Wedding Ring
Like any legendary product with a long history, a genuine Orenburg down shawl has a huge number of criteria that set it…
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Books about the Orenburg Down Shawl. The Shalnoy Orenburg Library
Shalnoy Orenburg is not just an online shop of down items. We are an organisation developing in every direction, and since the…
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How to Measure an Orenburg Down Shawl Correctly
For every knitter creating an Orenburg down shawl, each item is her own unique creation. The craftswoman's approach to the shawl 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.