Other Textile Techniques: Seto Belts *

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Instructor: Sigre Andreson

The Seto people are known for their distinct traditional culture in southeastern Estonia. Historically, Seto men wore their linen shirts outside their trousers, fastening them with a narrow belt. These specific belt styles became popular among Seto men about one hundred years ago.

This course is suitable for beginners. You will learn to make three different traditional Seto belt styles:

• Klaasisuuvöö (Literally: "Bottle-mouth belt"): A technique often done using a glass bottle.
• Heegeldatud õõnesvöö (Crocheted hollow belt): A unique crocheted style.
• Neljatahuline pael (Four-sided ribbon): A specific type of braided ribbon.

During the workshop, you will create three small belt pieces. You can then use these pieces to make key rings to take home.

The participation fee includes all necessary materials and tools: linen and wool yarns, a needle, a glass bottle, a crochet hook, and a key ring.

Meet the instructor

Sigre Andreson is an expert in Native Textiles and Heritage Technology, with degrees from the University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy. She lives in Setomaa, one of the most culturally fascinating traditional areas in Estonia.

Sigre has dedicated her career to preserving and teaching Seto crafts. She has previously managed the Seto Museum in Obinitsa, and since 2006, has been a board member of the Seto Handicraft Kogo, an organization uniting Seto artisans. She has managed projects for several Seto handicraft books and teaches handicraft at Meremäe School. She also hosts rural life and handicraft workshops at the nearly 150-year-old Rikka Ivvan Farm

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