During Finno-Ugric Days, the opening of “THREADS OF KINSHIP” (HÕIMULÕIM), a fashion exhibition inspired by Finno-Ugric cultural heritage, took place at NART. The exhibition is curated by fashion designer and Estonian Academy of Arts lecturer Piret Puppart.
Clothing represents one of the richest dowries from the past, yet the vitality of its traditions and practices depends on how successfully they are reimagined for the present – including their ability to appeal to younger generations. Each new interpretation sows seeds whose sprouts carry symbolic weight, helping to keep heritage alive and enabling the creation of garments enriched with local identity for both today and tomorrow.
The works of designers from nine kindred nations unfold stories of layered meanings, ethical choices, and reflections on what it means to be a Finno-Ugric designer.
The fashion exhibition “Threads of Kinship” will be open until 11 January 2026 during gallery opening hours:
Thu–Fri 15–19, Sat–Sun 13–19.
Sponsors: EKA, Estonian Academy of Arts Department of Fashion Design, Kindred Peoples Program, Cultural Endowment, NGO Fennougria, Narva Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture 2025
See the photo gallery from the exhibition opening (Photos by Jelizaveta Gross):
