EXTRA DATE: course “Patterns and meanings of folk costume” at PESA

An extra date for the course with Piret Puppart: Patterns and meanings of folk costume.

6 December, 11:00–15:00, PESA, Pärnu maantee 102, Tallinn.

Estonian folk costumes hold many meaningful stories and codes. They are ancestral heritage and a sign language, and learning to read them brings a closer connection to our tradition. These timeless colours and symbols also resemble the traditions of other peoples, uniting us in a much wider way.

Piret Puppart brings a large number of costume pieces and accessories from Saaremaa to Setomaa, mostly from the places where folk costume was worn the longest. We will also dress in one regional costume set.

The course covers the symbolism of colours, the power, protection and healing of garments and jewellery, and many surprising stories about the curiosities of our costume heritage. The focus is mainly on women’s clothing and jewellery, which have survived in greater numbers.

Programme:

11:00–12:30 part I

12:30–13:00 coffee break

13:00–14:30 part II

14:30–15:00 questions and open discussion

The course costs €60, including coffee. Places are limited and can be booked on Fienta. You can also pay by invoice by writing by email. More information is available on the event’s Facebook page.

Please arrive a little before 11:00 so we can start on time. Parking at the building is free.