rinnavõttu

Rinnavõttu is an Estonian term referring to an apron, either as an item of clothing or the act of wearing one. In traditional Estonian culture, the apron (rinnavõttu) held significant practical and cultural value, often worn by women during household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, or farming. It served both functional purposes—protecting clothing from stains—and as a symbol of domestic roles and everyday life. While the apron remains a common household item globally, in Estonia, rinnavõttu also evokes cultural heritage, linking past traditions of rural life to contemporary domestic practices. The term encapsulates the intersection of utility and cultural identity within everyday attire.