pessukuvioita
Pessukuvioita, also referred to as p drawing or quadrating, is a traditional method of preparing a church's interior and furnishings, particularly in Finnish Orthodoxy, for Lent. This intricate and time-consuming process involves re-covering the altarpieces, church furniture, and icons with black fabric, known as pessu, before the beginning of the Great Lent.
The pessu is cut into intricate designs and patterns, which are then embroidered onto the fabric. The
The purpose of pessukuvioita is to symbolize death and mourning, echoing Christ's Forty-Day Fast in the wilderness.
The intricate process of creating pessukuvioita has been passed down through generations, often by word of