A folk vest and an apron from Askola, Finland
I made a Finnish folk vest and an apron from Askola village in Finland. These garments are based on museum items from early 19th century.
A Heavy Metal Apron – Viking Age Fashion from Finland
I made a metal spiral decorated Iron Age Finnish woman's apron for my Iron Age Finnish costume I'm slowly constructing.
Kokkola costume, part 2: An apron with drawn thread embroidery
My national costume from Kokkola needed a new apron. This gave me a good chance to learn how to make drawn thread embroidery!
Making an early 19th-century Karelian dress, part 3: Accessories
My Karelian costume needed some period accessories, so I made a pocket, an apron and a linen cap. I also got some silk scarves.
