Exhibition of Estonian mittens and gloves in Tripoli
11.03.2011
 On Friday, March 11, 2011, at 20:00 hrs the exhibition of Estonian mittens and gloves will be opened at the Cultural Centre of Tripoli (contact person Mrs Marilia Michalopoulou 6947771023).
The history of Estonian mittens introduces Estonian culture and environment through the knitted ornaments of the gloves as well as through the people who used to wear them.
For Estonians, living in a northern climate, the mittens are an essential element in their lives. In addition to their practical value, mittens have also played a significant role in Estonian folk culture and customs: it was believed that the knitted ornaments would bring luck and protect from evil. The mitten patterns show people’s aesthetic preferences, reflect influences from other cultures as well as tell a story of ancient times.
The exhibition is organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Estonia in Athens in cooperation with the Greek Guiding Association in Tripoli and the Municipality of Tripoli.
The exhibition will be open until March 20, 2011.
 
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