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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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What Affects the Price of Items
Orenburg down shawls, like other down items, can have a fairly wide price range – from relatively affordable to quite expensive. And…
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A 30-Year-Old Down Shawl Has Been Found
We decided to continue our earlier study of the durability of down items. For this we again had to turn to history…
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Orenburg Souvenirs as a Gift with Every Purchase
All our items are made in Orenburg. So that our customers always have pleasant associations with our region, with every order we…
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5% Discount on Repeat Orders
Our online shop values every customer. We are always glad when satisfied customers come back to us, so on a repeat order…
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5% Discount When Paying Online
Our online shop guarantees reliable and timely delivery of your order. The Shalnoy Orenburg policy is a relationship of trust with customers.…
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Free Delivery on Orders from 10,000 Roubles
Dear customers! When you order from our online shop for 10,000 roubles or more , delivery to any point in Russia will…
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Combing Goats
How is goat down obtained? When and how many times are goats combed? Which down is considered the most valuable? Are there…
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Down Works by Graduates of the Orenburg Regional Art College
Last Sunday, graduates of the Orenburg Regional Art College defended their diploma works. Among the many works by applied artists and designers,…
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How Long Can a Down Shawl Be Kept in a Jar
The question of storing down shawls and their durability concerns many owners of such items today. Some simply want to extend the…
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Shalnoy Orenburg Donated Down Shawls to the Museum of Fine Arts
On 6 June, the Orenburg Museum of Fine Arts hosted the presentation of Andrey Presnov's new graphic album "Dedicated to Alexander Pushkin…
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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.