• Peteris' basket weaving technique is deeply rooted in tradition
• He created a pavilion consisting of 262 traditional wicker baskets
• He values the creativity of finding a solution for every idea

Peteris Tutans hand weaves shopping baskets, mushroom baskets and chests using both peeled and unpeeled willow. He learned his craft as a teenager, but only took it seriously later in life, in the 1990s. Peteris started by making baskets as gifts, but his practice gradually grew into a life-long passion. "Upon seeing my work, other artisans would share their excess of custom orders with me," he says. His clients appreciate his hard work, as he spares no effort in creating high-quality objects. Regardless of the design or product, Peteris does not weave for the career-aspect of the craft, he weaves out of pure love to his craft. "Weaving became so rooted in my life that my mood gets affected if a day passes by without doing it. This is where I know it is time to get back in my workshop," he says.