This is a wooden towel rail, used in Lithuanian folk households to hang on the wall. It is hand-carved according to traditional Lithuanian folk art patterns, using folk art ornaments.
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Albinas Šileika
- Woodcarver
- Antalgė, Lithuania
- Master Artisan
Contact
Lithuanian, English, Russian
Hours:
By appointment only
By appointment only
Phone:
+370 646036980
+370 646036980
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Genuine dedication to Lithuanian folk art
- • What fascinates Albinas the most is tradition
- • He runs workshops to perpetuate the understanding of his craft
- • He started carving while growing up
Albinas Šileika is a craftsman with an unusual life path. As a boy grew up in an orphanage, where his teacher got him interested in woodcarving. Albinas has a real passion for preserving Lithuania's national heritage. He meticulously carves distaffs and towel holders, decorating them with traditional Lithuanian folk ornaments, he organises exhibitions of his work in Lithuania and abroad, and he runs workshops. The carver has received numerous awards. His works have been certified as objects of national heritage, and he is recognised as a master of traditional crafts. Carving is a passion, a respite, an opportunity to realise his ideas, and a continuation of traditional Lithuanian culture.
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Photo: ©Albinas Sileika
Towel holder
Photo: ©Albinas Sileika
Distaff
This is a board on a spinning wheel to which a bobbin is attached or tied. In Lithuania, the distaff is traditionally beautifully carved. This distaff, hand-carved with traditional Lithuanian folk ornaments, is used as a decorative item in interior design.
Photo: ©Albinas Sileika
Distaff
This is a board on a spinning wheel to which a bobbin is attached or tied. In traditional Lithuanian culture, the distaff is beautifully carved. This distaff, hand-carved with traditional Lithuanian folk ornaments, is used as a decorative item in interior design.
Photo: ©Albinas Sileika
Distaff
This is a board on a spinning wheel to which a bobbin is attached or tied. In Lithuania, the distaff was traditionally beautifully carved. Nowadays, spinning wheels are rarely used for decorative purposes. This distaff is used as a decorative item in interior design.
Photo: ©Albinas Sileika
Towel holder
This is a wooden towel rail, used in Lithuanian folk households to hang on the wall. It is hand-carved according to traditional Lithuanian folk art patterns, using folk art ornaments.
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