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Raminta Berzanskyté

Raminta Berzanskyté Weaver
Contact
Lithuanian, English
Hours:
By appointment only
Phone:
+370 62984123
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Immersed in the magic of colour

  • • Raminta dyes thread and fabric using natural colours
  • • Creating dyes requires patience, time and scientific knowledge
  • • She studied dyeing with natural materials in Japan

Raminta Beržanskytė looks for her materials in forests and fields. Bark, twigs, tree needles, heather, tansy, whip – around 70 plants in Lithuania can be used in dyeing, and mixing them together results in even more shades, which she uses to colour threads and fabrics. Raminta mixes her own recipes to create perfectly natural colour combinations. Authenticity is very important to her; in addition to dyeing, she weaves with ancient looms, reconstructs ancient clothes and braids the oldest Lithuanian woven bands. Inspired by archaeological artefacts, her fabrics are based on textiles and archaeological sources that have survived through time, and she constantly collects stories from the elderly. A big part of her work involves experimenting. Her fabrics are minimalist, delicate, practical and aesthetically pleasing.

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Works

  • © Robertas Pledas
  • © Raminta Beržanskytė
  • © Raminta Beržanskytė
  • © Raminta Beržanskytė
  • © Raminta Beržanskytė
Photo: © Robertas Pledas
Three handwoven shawls

These handwoven shawls were slowly woven using a vintage wooden weaving loom. Their minimalist and multifunctional design stems from a revived ancient way of creating clothes. One shawl can serve many purposes – it can cover one's shoulders on a chilly summer evening or become a throw on a bed in a modern home.

Width 70 cm
Length 160 cm

Photo: © Raminta Beržanskytė
Handwoven and plant dyed fabric

This handwoven fabric was created from undyed brown wool and plant dyed emerald green wool. The fabric, custom-made following techniques proudly passed down over hundreds of years, is perfect for interior items or exterior clothing.

Width 70 cm
Length 600 cm

Photo: © Raminta Beržanskytė
Creations, tools and materials

The techniques of handweaving and natural dyeing as well as other crafts demand so much time and so much energy that it is hard to count the hours needed or to describe the feelings generated by their creation. It’s slow work. Whenever possible, Raminta Beržanskyté prefers to embrace it by using vintage and handmade tools created following ancient traditions, so her studio is filled with the work of many talented craftspeople.

Width 80 cm
Length 100 cm

Photo: © Raminta Beržanskytė
Woven shawl

This large, warm handwoven shawl was slowly woven using a vintage wooden weaving loom. The minimalist and multifunctional design is revived from an ancient way of creating fabric. The shawl can serve many purposes – it can cover one’s shoulders on a chilly summer evening or become a throw on a bed in a modern home.

Width 100 cm
Length 200 cm

Photo: © Raminta Beržanskytė
White wool weaving

This pure white wool and linen piece was handmade on a vintage loom. Raminta Beržanskyté created this woven fabric using techniques handed down over hundreds of years. The minimalistic design of the fabric makes it perfect for clothing or a blanket in a contemporary interior.

Width 20 cm
Length 40 cm

Enjoy an experience with Raminta Berzanskyté

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Vilnius: the Lithuanian art of weaving
7 locations
While visiting the Lithuanian capital, follow our curated itinerary to meet talented weavers and have a go at weaving yourself. Discover traditional handcrafted woven pieces visiting local shops and find a souvenir to take home.
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