This Latvian ethnographic women's costume is inspired by the seaside at Bārta in Western Latvia. Handmade fabrics are woven on hand looms. The costume is made according to the pattern from the second half of the 19th century, as festive clothing.
Size 42
© Rasa Ozolina workshop RUJA
© Rasa Ozolina workshop RUJA
© Rasa Ozolina workshop RUJA
© Rasa Ozolina workshop RUJA
Rasa Ozoliņa
- Weaver
- Naukšēnu pagasts, Latvia
- Master Artisan
Contact
Latvian, English, Lithuanian, Russian
Hours:
By appointment only
By appointment only
Phone:
+371 29138875
+371 29138875
© Rasa Ozolina workshop RUJA
Lifestyle weaving
- • Rasa's weaving workshop Ruja was founded in 2006
- • She specialises in ethnographical folk costumes
- • Each of her creations is unique and handmade
Rasa Ozoliņa found her passion in 2002, when she stepped in the studio of experienced weavers in Naukšēni, Latvia, and started to learn weaving. By 2006, she had opened her weaving and textile design workshop “Ruja”. Although originally Rasa was creating different types of home and ethnographic textiles, and fashion accessories, her main focus now is folk costumes, which are an essential part of Latvian culture and traditions. But her creativity and skills doesn’t end there – she has also woven fabrics for both French kilts and Bavarian suits. With respect for nature and human-friendly environment, Rasa’s creations are made out of natural textile fibres, like linen, wool and cotton. Following ancient traditions, everything that comes out of “Ruja” is handmade on manual hand looms.
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Photo: © Rasa Ozolina workshop RUJA
Bārta costume
Photo: © Rasa Ozolina workshop RUJA
Bauska costume
Latvian ethnographic costume from the Bauska region of central Latvia. The handmade fabrics are woven on hand looms. The costume is made according to the pattern from the second half of the 19th century, used as a festive cloth.
Size 40
Photo: © Rasa Ozolina workshop RUJA
Saka costume
This Latvian ethnographic women's costume comes from the Saka region of south-eastern Latvia. Handmade fabrics are woven on hand looms. The costume is made according to the pattern from the second half of the 19th century, used as a festive cloth.
Size 42
Photo: © Rasa Ozolina workshop RUJA
Large scarf with fringe
This wool scarf is designed to be worn both in folk costume and everyday.
Height 150 cm
Width 150 cm
Photo: © Rasa Ozolina workshop RUJA
Scarf from central Latvia
This Latvian ethnographic scarf is from central Latvia. The handmade fabric used for the women's scarf is woven on hand looms. The scarf is made according to the pattern from the second half of the 19th century, used as a festive and casual wear.
Height 150 cm
Width 150 cm
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