I have a studio in Guntauninkai village, and this is where my inspiration lies. People lived here in the Stone Age, and the eastern front in WWI passed through it; you can still find bunkers in the surrounding forests. In the garden, I find pieces of pottery from the Middle Ages, or bullets. The olden days seem to still be in the air.

Tradition is more of an inspiration to me. I am fascinated by the minimalist style of Lithuanian folk fabrics and simple patterns. Beauty lies in simplicity. Graphic patterns are inspired by tradition and history, yet they are also suitable for modern interiors.

Purchasing thread. It is a horrible illness – I have entire shelves full of thread! Truly, the most interesting moment is holding the thread and thinking what pattern I could weave with it. I take great satisfaction from selecting each one, and dyeing it with natural dyes, such as black alder bark.

Weaving requires immense desire and great patience. It is such an archaic craft. For example, even the process of putting all the harnesses onto the loom takes a long time. But personally, I find it incredibly important to continue the tradition. You can buy everything, but it will not be the same.