Estonian handicraft is deeply rooted in our nation’s history and culture, passing down centuries of tradition, creativity, and the appreciation of local craftsmanship. From beautiful embroidery and folk costumes to practical everyday items, Estonian handicrafts combine ancient techniques with modern design, offering unique and high-quality products for both local and international craft enthusiasts. Handicraft and …
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Estonian Handicraft: Rich Cultural Heritage and a Creative Future
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Muhu Patterns: History and Meaning
Muhu Island, located off Estonia’s western coast, is renowned not only for its unique culture and nature but also for its rich handicraft traditions. One of the most distinctive aspects of Muhu’s cultural heritage is undoubtedly the Muhu patterns – intricate and colorful embroidery that adorns local folk costumes and other handcrafted items. The Muhu …
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Creative Collective Old Town Hall
On the first day of spring, March 20th, the Creative Collective Old Town Hall (Loomekoondis Vana Vallamaja) officially opened its doors. Who is behind the Creative Collective and what do they do there? As the charming pale pink logo suggests, the Creative Collective is home to five women from Muhu: Triinu Traumann – she likes …
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Muhu Jäätise Wabrik
Muhu Jäätise Wabrik (Muhu Ice Cream Factory) is a small business located on the Muhu island. It is like a one-man band because all of the activities are reliant on one man, whereas the success is up to the whole family. There are no major plans – the most important thing is that ice cream …
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Muhurito
Behind Muhurito is a young man from Muhu, Kaidar, a world traveller and a jack of all trades. Kaidar has been on-stage in Estonian theatres, taught English in Poland, managed a pub in Ireland and travelled in Asia with a home base in the jungle on a small island in Thailand. Love for Muhu island …
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Muhulife – Agnes Kajander
About me, in short – I have studied and graduated in the field of pre-school pedagogy and psychology; lived and worked in England and Belgium, been a teacher, an editor in the magazine Sensa, and the co-author for many Estonian magazines in the field of beauty, health, and wellness. Amongst other things, I have also …
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Muhufitness – training is not about time lost, but time won!
The brand Muhufitness was born in the autumn of 2016 and it is much more than just a brand or a company. It’s a lifestyle! Muhufitness has been behind creating gym workouts on Muhu island, additionally the company organizes Lego-car races. You may also notice a custom Muhufitness car roaming around the Muhu roads. Coach …
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Ideafarm
The creation story of Ideafarm goes back around 10 years, when the first products were born – elderflower and meadowsweet syrups. Currently, Ideafarm offers more than 100 farm products, including but not limited to different syrups, vinegars, drink bases, jams, and chocolates. During Christmas of 2019, Ideafarm set up the first winery in Saaremaa, where …
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Awards for Muhu parish in 2021
On 24th February 2022, a concert was held in celebration of the 104th Independence Day of the Republic of Estonia on the Muhu Liiva central square. As part of the celebration, Muhu parish gave out awards for the year 2021. Muhu parish awards for 2021: Education award – Aare Kann Culture award – Kirsten …
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