Estonian Folk Embroidery Book 1955 – Baltic Textile Patterns & Folk Costume Designs

Vintage Estonian folk embroidery reference book from 1955.

Tikand Eesti rahvakunstis I by Hilda Linnus is a richly illustrated study of traditional Estonian embroidery and textile art. This volume focuses on Northern Estonia and the islands, including Saaremaa, Muhu, and Hiiumaa, and presents both scholarly text and extensive visual material.

The book includes numerous black-and-white photographs of folk costumes and embroidered garments, as well as many full-color plates showing authentic embroidery patterns, borders, motifs, and decorative textile details. It is an excellent resource for collectors, textile artists, costume researchers, folk art enthusiasts, and anyone interested in Baltic cultural heritage.

Highlights
• Written by Estonian ethnographer Hilda Linnus
• Published in Tallinn, 1955
• Text in Estonian and Russian
• Covers embroidery traditions of Põhja-Eesti, Saaremaa, Muhu, and Hiiumaa
• Includes photographs, pattern plates, and color illustrations
• Strong reference value for folk costume, embroidery, and textile design

Book Details
• Title: Tikand Eesti rahvakunstis I
• Author: Hilda Linnus
• Year: 1955
• Publisher: Eesti Riiklik Kirjastus
• Place of publication: Tallinn
• Language: Estonian and Russian
• Subject: Estonian folk embroidery, textile art, folk costume, ethnography

Condition
• Vintage condition with light age-related wear
• Minor wear to the cover and edges
• Pages appear complete and well preserved
• Clean and highly usable as a reference book
• Please review all photos carefully for condition details

Shipping
• Ships from Estonia
• Packed carefully for safe delivery

A beautiful and increasingly hard-to-find Baltic folk art reference book with strong visual appeal.

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