kudotteita
Kudotteita are a traditional Finnish concept, typically translating to "little bows" or "ox-bows". This term refers to the type of agricultural land layout common in Finland, where small areas of arable land were cultivated behind a natural bend or curve of a river or lake. These land formations occur where a river or lake meanders, resulting in distinct, often serpentine, patterns of the watercourse.
In the context of Finnish history and agriculture, kudotteita played a significant role in the country's settlement
In kudotteita, farmers typically worked the areas closest to the watercourse, often constructing drainage canals to