Almost every culture is familiar with the traditional way of bordering off a territory - the fence. The Latvian Television program "Pūra lāde" (The Dowry Chest) visited weaver Juris Milčs in Jelgava to learn about making a traditional wooden fence.
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Kaspars Zvirbulis, tree bark craft master, is a dynasty representative of his trade in Līgatne. He makes storage containers, dishes, decorations, and toys out of birch tree bark. Kaspars taught Latvian Television program Pūŗa Lāde (Dowry Chest) how to make storage boxes.
The sound of drums is known in nearly all cultures. Drums excite, cheer up and calm down. Ilze and Sergejs from Amata have mastered the art of making drums out of animal hide and shared their skill with Latvian Television program "Pūra lāde" (The Dowry Chest).
Oskars Mežnieks, born in Rīga but succumbed to Latgale's charm, builds wood-shingle roofs and teaches the old skill to others. Latvian Television program "Pūra lāde" (The Dowry Chest) took a closer look at the master and his trade.
Almost every culture is familiar with the traditional way of bordering off a territory - the fence. The Latvian Television program "Pūra lāde" (The Dowry Chest) visited weaver Juris Milčs in Jelgava to learn about making a traditional wooden fence.
Latvian artist Inese Īris Liepiņa, born in Chicago, starts her crafts with a walk in the nature. Latvian Television program "Pūra lāde" (The Dowry Chest) visited Inese to find out how to spot colors in nature and incorporate them in clothing.
In collaboration with the LTV1 program "Pūra lāde" (Dowry Chest), LSM.lv is ready to introduce you to ancient Latvian trades and skills.