Folk heritage, including traditional crafts and the collective’s creative work, is a vital part of our Latvian roots. When visiting the Folk Applied Arts Studio “Smiltene”, you can gain insight into the creation of traditional handicrafts and applied artistic work, understand Latvian ornamentation, as well as view and purchase applied art pieces created in the Smiltene region.

We can only love what we know. At the Folk Applied Arts Studio “Smiltene”, you can fall in love with Latvian patterns, learn to value handmade work, discover the charm of textiles, and much more, together with the studio’s friendly, dedicated members.

Offer

• Explore Latvian cultural heritage through colours and patterns.
• Learn about the weaving process, with the opportunity to put theory into practice.
• LPurchase applied art works.
• By prior arrangement at least two weeks in advance, you can learn about traditional folk costumes from the Smiltene region (for groups of up to 10 people).