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Vilnius: the Lithuanian art of weaving

6 locations
The art of weaving is a vibrant part of Lithuanian culture and has many facets to discover. In this itinerary around the capital city, explore four weavers with their own unique style, a weaving masterclass, and an atelier where you can see first hand their creation processes.
©Sarune Zurba
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artisan
Virginija Stigaite
Weaving was a family tradition for Virginija Stigaite whose grandmother was a weaver. Today, she makes various delicate fashion pieces.
Aguonų g. 19, 3213, Vilnius, Lithuania
By appointment only
©Judita Grigelytė
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experience
Tour a linen weaving atelier in Vilnius
The atelier Jūratė opens its doors and offers a 40-minute guided tour to discover their world and the history of weaving.
Didžioji 20/1,, 1128, Vilnius, Lithuania
©Robertas Pledas
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artisan
Raminta Berzanskyté
As well as weaving, Raminta learned the art of dyeing with natural materials in Japan, and she now creates and uses her own dyes.
Ozo g. 4, 8200, Vilnius, Lithuania
By appointment only
©Vladas Daškevičius
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artisan
Vladas Daškevičius
Learning weaving from his mother and grandmother, in his textiles Vladas Daškevičius mixes centuries-old Lithuanian weaving techniques with modern design elements.
Žydų 2-9, 1131, Vilnius, Lithuania
By appointment only
©Monika Sarte
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artisan
Monika Sarte
Trained as an architect, Monica Sarte weaves minimalist, colour-restrained pieces with a focus on composition reminiscent of architectural design.
Kalvariju street 300, 08318, Vilnius, Lithuania
By appointment only
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experience
Tapestry weaving class in Vilnius
In this two-hour course, Silvija will teach you all about flax fibre and weaving it. This is your opportunity to try out a loom for yourself.
Smėlio g. 6,, 10324, Vilnius, Lithuania
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