Kitkalevyt
Kitkalevyt is a traditional textile technique that combines dyeing and weaving to produce color-shifted geometric motifs on wool and flax fabrics. The name is believed to derive from old regional dialects, though the precise etymology is uncertain.
The technique centers on preparing the fiber and dyeing either the warp or the weft with natural
Historically, kitkalevyt is referenced in regional manuscripts from the medieval period and was produced in workshops
Today, kitkalevyt is produced by a limited number of artisan studios and regional guilds. Modern practitioners
Variants and materials: The most well-known variants emphasize dense, chevron-like geometries, while others feature interlaced bands