põimiseaeg
Põimiseaeg is an Estonian term that translates to "braiding time" or "plaiting time." It refers to a specific period in the agricultural calendar, particularly relevant in traditional Estonian farming practices. This time was traditionally associated with the processing of flax and hemp, essential crops for producing linen and coarse fabrics.
The harvesting of flax and hemp would typically occur in late summer or early autumn. Following the
This period was often a communal activity, with families and neighbors gathering to help with the labor-intensive