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Anu Raud

Estonian textile artist, writer and university teacher (born 1943)

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Born: May 10, 1943
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Birthplace: Moscow
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Citizenship: Estonia
Occupation: artist
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, university teacher
, textile artist
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Education: Estonian Academy of Arts(1967)
, Jakob Westholm Gymnasium(1961)
Employer: University of Tartu
Languages spoken, written or signed: Estonian

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Anu Raud is an Estonian textile artist is an Estonian textile artist, academic, and writer. She has been recognised nationally for her contributions to preserving Estonian folk art. Raud studied textile art at the Estonian Academy of Arts and later worked as a lecturer and professor at both her alma mater and the Viljandi Culture Academy. Her work includes tapestries inspired by Estonian folklore and the natural landscape. In addition to her studio work, Raud founded the Heimtali Museum in Viljandi, donating her personal collection of local textiles and heritage items to the Estonian National Museum. She is an elected member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences and has published several books reflecting on nature and traditional Estonian culture. She has been a lecturer at the Estonian Academy of Arts and Viljandi Culture Academy.

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Sex or gender: female
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Given name: Anu
Mother: Valda Raud
Father: Mart Raud
Awards: TriikRaud(2013)
Q125091790(2006)
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Order of the White Star, 3rd Class(1998) award rationale: Tekstiilikunstnik
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Kristjan Raud Prize(1979)
Work location: University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy
Family name: Raud

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