Riga: a historic brush with craftsmanship
6 locations
This 8-stop itinerary takes you on a discovery of the pearl of the Baltic, the city of Riga. The capital is home to many craftspeople practising traditional Latvian crafts like woodcarving, weaving, pottery and jewellery making. Wander through the historic old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, and witness how age-old techniques and innovative artisans breathe new life into cherished traditions.
©Pietro Lucerni Photography
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artisan
Maris Auninš
Inheriting a passion from his father, Maris Auninš stands as one of the few jewellery makers in Latv...
Vecpilsetas street 9A, LV-1050, Riga, Latvia
By appointment only
©Vineta Groza
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artisan
Vineta Groza
As a professor at the Art Academy of Latvia, Vineta Groza inspires the younger generation to create ...
Grēcinieku iela 18, 1050, Riga, Latvia
By appointment only
©Marta Dudina-Ozolina
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experience
Glass fusing class in Riga
Take your first step in glass fusing with this 45-minute introductory lesson with glass sculptor Ilz...
Glass Art and Studies Centre, Grēcinieku iela 18,, LV-1050, Rīga, Latvia
©Studio Natural
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artisan
Laima Kaugure
With her unique linen creations, Laima Kaugure breaks the stereotypical thinking that linen is a sim...
Bruņinieku iela 47, LV-1011, Riga, Latvia
By appointment only
©Māris Šustiņš
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artisan
Māris Šustiņš
Since 1989, Māris Šustiņš has been creating jewellery pieces to make every woman feel like a queen.
Tērbatas iela 85, 1001, Riga, Latvia
Monday to Friday 12:00-18:00
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artisan
Marta Ģibiete
Marta Ģibiete creates glass sculptures using her own technique called Bubak which she developed over...
Miera Street 39, LV-1001, Riga, Latvia
By appointment only
