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Using traditional symbols, patterns, cuts, and handicraft techniques helps preserve Kihnu cultural heritage. Kihnu traditional culture — including clothing, language, music, and handicrafts — is included on UNESCO’s list of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. You can also purchase Alvar Umb Jewelry in person or online shop.

Design and Gift Shop in the centre of Pärnu – jewellery, clothing, home goods, and accessories. 

The Alvar Umb Jewelry studio is located on Kihnu Island, in the village of Lemsi at Kallase farm. Visitors can meet the craftsman and see the workshop where Alvar Umb Jewelry pieces are created. It is also possible to purchase jewelry on site or place a custom order for a piece that suits you.
If possible, please call in advance before visiting the studio.

The jewellery exhibition “Soulscapes in Silver” by the Eesti Filigraani Liit is the association’s first collective exhibition. The members of the association are deeply committed to preserving and applying traditional filigree techniques in their creative work, but for this first exhibition they chose to use their technical skills in the pursuit of free artistic expression.

The exhibition pieces by Alvar Umb are inspired by Kihnu and its folk heritage. The first two pieces, “Õis” and “Neeruline”, draw inspiration from the textiles of traditional Kihnu folk costumes, where floral and spiral motifs frequently appear. The other two works, “Lainetus” and “Vaikne meri”, were inspired by the ever changing beauty of the sea, at times stormy, at times calm.

All pieces of jewellery are created using the traditional Estonian filigree technique.

Photographer Viive Järve.