paigaldustöid
Paigaldustöid refers to a traditional Estonian folk practice involving the creation and use of protective charms or amulets, often tied to agricultural rituals and household blessings. The term combines *paigal* (meaning "place" or "location") and *dust* (a colloquial term for a magical or protective object), with *töid* indicating the act of making or performing. These practices were deeply rooted in pre-Christian Estonian beliefs and continued alongside Christian influences for centuries.
Paigaldustöid typically involved crafting small objects, such as woven straw figures, clay shapes, or knotted threads,
The practice was often tied to oral traditions, with knowledge passed down through generations. While Christianization
Scholars categorize paigaldustöid within broader Baltic and Finno-Ugric folk magic, noting its similarities to practices in