Paivatar Handmade

Hand dyed, hand spun, hand stitched, handwoven.
Specializing in hand made and bespoke textiles in the Sámi and Suomi traditions of my ancestors.

Please Note:

I will be selling my handmade products and crafting supplies via On-line Platforms. Please Contact me if you would like to discuss a Custom Order.

Paivatar on FOLKSY

Paivatar on EBAY

Paivatar on Etsy

As my shoulder and arm have improved since my cancer surgery, I have begun to weave again. I am accepting some custom orders, though it may take me a bit longer to complete. If you have any questions, please CONTACT ME.

Handspun Yarns

Plant Dyed Yarn Kits

Naalbinding Supplies

Natural Plant Dyes

Sámi Duodji Crafts and Supplies

Rya Rug Kits

Workshops

Tales of a Sámi

Päivätär

 

In Finnish mythology and the epic poem “Kalevala”,
Päivätär was the Weaving and Spinning Goddess.

“Twas the fair maid of the North
the Land’s famous, water’s choice
sat on the sky’s collar bow
upon heaven’s arch
shimmered in clean clothes
and in white garments;
cloth of gold she is weaving
of silver she is working
from a gold shuttle
with a silver reed.
The shuttle whizzed in her grasp
in her hand the spool swivelled
the heddles of copper creaked
the silver reed slammed
as the maid wove cloth.”

Kalevala 8