I was thinking about graphic design in a relationship with my cultural background and thought what would be Latvia's graphic language? It wasn't hard to realise that all the old traditional ornaments were the most crucial part of visual communication for centuries and were around in all applications. Starting from clothes to ceramic and even on the buildings. In the past decades it's all sort of disappearing and only gets seen very rarely on special national festivals when the traditional costumes are worn or when you visit an open air museum, where the old living 'style' has been reflected. So I have decided to use 2dimensional ornaments and translate them into 3dimensional straw mobiles - PUZURI. This is going to help me to explore making process of something specific. As I have never done it before I will have to learn everything from scratch and by myself as I could only get advise on this from somebody in Latvia. So I'm going to research and try to find things online and get my family to send me some information, through post or email.
Latvian group presented us their pre-christian gods and the symbols which represent each one of them. Pērkons-Thunder This symbol is also called thunder cross, fire cross, branch cross or svastika. Thunder cross or fire cross symbolizes and attracts happiness, energy, fire, wind and thunder. Thunder is the deity who hunts evil forces. Saule-Sun Sun is the eternal symbol of life and movement. She knows and sees everything. In front of other signs sun occupies a place of honour, because she is considered as mother of all children. She also teaches justice and mercy. Mēness- Moon The job of the Moon is to take care about stars as father to his children. He is not as lovely as mother sun, but still owns a lot of respect. This symbol is known as the best for farmers. They knew that he influences and contributes to growth of corn. Moon is also considered as warrior protector. Zvaigznes - Stars They protect from Evil. AUSEKLIS is kind of morning star which symbolizes victory of life. Dievs- God God is creator and advisor. He is happy, beautiful, beneficial. He rules and decides. He is a fellow traveller. He is wise and kind of mentor. Laima Sometimes she is a member of a triad of fate deities with Karta and Dekla. Sometimes they are three goddesses, sometimes they are a triple goddesses and sometimes only Laima is mentioned. Laima rules over unchangable fate, but she also cares about the people who fates she sets and help them. Māra Mara is the highest-ranking goddess in Latvian mithology, a femenine God. She is the patroness of al femenine deities. Ūsiņš God of light and spring, symbol of fertility, guardian of houses and bees. Jumis Jumis is the Latvian god of field and fertility. His symbol-two corn stalks or any other fruit which have grown together, symbolizes wealth. It means that he gives everything double.
Ring with Sun motif- symbol of light, everlasting movement, returning, solidarity and entirety... Worn by both men and women. THE SUN – the symbol of the all beginnings and eternity, everlasting movement. Source of warmth, light, wholeness, creative energy and therefore associated with vitality, health, fertility,, motherhood, love and family happiness. Width: 5mm Sterling Silver 925. Made by Baltu Rotas (Baltic Jewelry), company with more than 25 years experience with workshop in Sigulda, Latvia. A lot of our jewelry are copies or inspired by pagan jewelry that was worn in Baltics more than 800 years ago.
Latvian group presented us their pre-christian gods and the symbols which represent each one of them. Pērkons-Thunder This symbol is also called thunder cross, fire cross, branch cross or svastika. Thunder cross or fire cross symbolizes and attracts happiness, energy, fire, wind and thunder. Thunder is the deity who hunts evil forces. Saule-Sun Sun is the eternal symbol of life and movement. She knows and sees everything. In front of other signs sun occupies a place of honour, because she is considered as mother of all children. She also teaches justice and mercy. Mēness- Moon The job of the Moon is to take care about stars as father to his children. He is not as lovely as mother sun, but still owns a lot of respect. This symbol is known as the best for farmers. They knew that he influences and contributes to growth of corn. Moon is also considered as warrior protector. Zvaigznes - Stars They protect from Evil. AUSEKLIS is kind of morning star which symbolizes victory of life. Dievs- God God is creator and advisor. He is happy, beautiful, beneficial. He rules and decides. He is a fellow traveller. He is wise and kind of mentor. Laima Sometimes she is a member of a triad of fate deities with Karta and Dekla. Sometimes they are three goddesses, sometimes they are a triple goddesses and sometimes only Laima is mentioned. Laima rules over unchangable fate, but she also cares about the people who fates she sets and help them. Māra Mara is the highest-ranking goddess in Latvian mithology, a femenine God. She is the patroness of al femenine deities. Ūsiņš God of light and spring, symbol of fertility, guardian of houses and bees. Jumis Jumis is the Latvian god of field and fertility. His symbol-two corn stalks or any other fruit which have grown together, symbolizes wealth. It means that he gives everything double.
Sun symbol from Zemgale. Replica from 8-12th century. SUN - symbol of light, everlasting movement, returning, solidarity and entirety... Diameter: 2,7cm. Sterling silver 925 Made by Baltu Rotas (Baltic Jewelry), company with more than 30 years experience with workshop in Sigulda, Latvia. A lot of our jewelry are copies or inspired by pagan jewelry that was worn in Baltics more than 800 years ago.
Latvian group presented us their pre-christian gods and the symbols which represent each one of them. Pērkons-Thunder This symbol is also called thunder cross, fire cross, branch cross or svastika. Thunder cross or fire cross symbolizes and attracts happiness, energy, fire, wind and thunder. Thunder is the deity who hunts evil forces. Saule-Sun Sun is the eternal symbol of life and movement. She knows and sees everything. In front of other signs sun occupies a place of honour, because she is considered as mother of all children. She also teaches justice and mercy. Mēness- Moon The job of the Moon is to take care about stars as father to his children. He is not as lovely as mother sun, but still owns a lot of respect. This symbol is known as the best for farmers. They knew that he influences and contributes to growth of corn. Moon is also considered as warrior protector. Zvaigznes - Stars They protect from Evil. AUSEKLIS is kind of morning star which symbolizes victory of life. Dievs- God God is creator and advisor. He is happy, beautiful, beneficial. He rules and decides. He is a fellow traveller. He is wise and kind of mentor. Laima Sometimes she is a member of a triad of fate deities with Karta and Dekla. Sometimes they are three goddesses, sometimes they are a triple goddesses and sometimes only Laima is mentioned. Laima rules over unchangable fate, but she also cares about the people who fates she sets and help them. Māra Mara is the highest-ranking goddess in Latvian mithology, a femenine God. She is the patroness of al femenine deities. Ūsiņš God of light and spring, symbol of fertility, guardian of houses and bees. Jumis Jumis is the Latvian god of field and fertility. His symbol-two corn stalks or any other fruit which have grown together, symbolizes wealth. It means that he gives everything double.
68% Baby Alpaca, cruelty free 32% Organic Pima Cotton OEKO-TEX certified Handmade in Lithuania This seriously soft yarn is a blend of baby Alpaca and Organic Pima Cotton, and its oversized fit is perfect for seasonless layering. Soft to the touch and wrinkle-resistant, look closely to spot her subtle, traditional Lithuanian patterns, spinning folk stories of mythical animals and nature. "Laimė" means "luck" in Lithuanian. The vest's cable was inspired by Baltic roots and pagan symbols that the designers' ancestors believed to bring good fortune. The "embroidered" version gets an extra upgrade as it is also hand stitched with sea greens and delicate blues. The embroidery yarn comes from an ecological wool farm in Latvia and is later hand-dyed locally by Raminta, a Lithuanian wool professional using natural dyes from Baltic forests. Care: Dry clean, store folded.
TOAD (also crayfish, moon) sign is a mysterious Baltic (Latvian) pagan power sign associated with the forces of night and lower worlds. Both crayfish and toad are inhabitants of night and the lower waters. Represents life force of Mara, the mother of Earth. Strengthens and balances connection with the world of dreams and desires. Strengthens the union of two people, as well as their connection to create the third. Attracts and promotes health and energy of heaven and earth. Unleashes the subconscious and intuition, gives strength and wisdom. INSTANT DOWNLOAD In this download you will receive high resolution JPG files: SIZES (1) 8 x 10 in (203 x 254 mm) - 4:5 ratio, scalable for printing: Inches: 4x5 | 8x10 | 12x15 | 16x20 CM: 10x12 | 20x25 | 28x35 | 30x38 | 40x50 (2) A4 (210 x 297 mm = 8.27 x 11.69 in) - ISO ratio for printing: A5 | A4 | A3 | A2. Since the edges of design are blank, you can adjust the print size to some extent to your custom size frame by manually cutting the edges. For any custom sizes or file formats (vector, pdf, png etc.), please contact me via Etsy convo and I will adjust the size. PRINTING YOUR DIGITAL FILES Digital art can be printed on paper, canvas, wood or acrylic. You can print at your local print shop, upload the files to an online printing service, or for smaller sizes you can also use your home/office printer. For paper prints I suggest using white matte, card stock paper for the best result. Since I don’t know what type of screen, paper and printer you will be using, there could be slight variations of color on your screen and on printed product. PLEASE NOTE This file is for personal use only. Reselling or redistributing this print in digital or physical form is not allowed. Copyright © 2020 Agnese Ungure. All rights reserved. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me on Etsy convo! Thank you ♥ The White Owl
Latvian Song and Dance Festival, Riga 2008
La Couronne est un chef d’oeuvre à la main fait par un expert en letton vêtements folkloriques et les traditions. Les gens rencontrent dans les chansons, danses et écrits. Cette couronne unique est exemplaire d’une couronne authentique de plusieurs centaines d’années porté par les Lettons. La Couronne est une partie importante de l’habillement folklorique lettone. La base de cette couronne est en 100 % pure soie-velours. C’est la Couronne de « Raņķu » d’une région ethnographique de la Lettonie dans Kurzeme du Sud. C’est la Couronne de jeunes filles. Les perles rondes de la Couronne symbolise la « glands ». La version originale de la remonte de couronnes à du XVIIIe siècle. Cependant, certains des écrits sont vieux de plusieurs milliers d’années ! IMPORTANT : Articles peuvent être fait sur mesure pour répondre à vos besoins personnels ou sur mesure à la bonne taille. N’hésitez pas à contacter notre magasin dans le cas où vous avez des questions au sujet des articles. Chaque article est faite juste après que l’achat et l’acheteur peuvent être assurés qu’il répondra à toutes les attentes de haute qualité et semble magnifique. Je vise à donner au client un sentiment de plaisir chaque fois que ce produit unique est porté. Être unique, se démarquer de la foule avec cette belle pièce artisanale de l’art. La perfection, l’artisanat et design - trois valeurs qui décrivent plus précisément « Capsis ». Produits sont destinés à apporter une touche glamour et exquise à la vie quotidienne. Chaque produit a été fabriqué à la main par un artisan habile, garanti qu’il répond aux attentes de qualité.
1. Kas palīdz sievietei, kas – vīrietim? Latviskās zīmes tiek izmantotas arvien vairāk – ieadītas šallēs un uzdrukātas krekliņiem, iekaltas aprocēs un ievītas auskaros, izšūtas, austas un tetovētas…
Have you ever wondered who were/are the last pagans in Europe? Baltic Gods were never forgotten. Lithuanians have so many however who from the main ones do you resemble the most - Perkūnas, Žemyna, Vėlinas, Ragutis, Milda or Laima?
Ein Baum symbolisiert Stabilität und Zuflucht. Vögel finden ihr Zuhause in den Ästen von Bäumen. Diese Bäume passen auf unsere engen und wichtigen aus Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und Zukunft. Anhänger in Sterling Silber 925 und Bronze erhältlich. Abmessungen: Höhe: 23 mm / 0.95" Breite: 23 mm / 0.95" Dicke: 2 mm / 0,08" Gewicht: 7,5 gr Kettenlänge: Lederband 45-50 cm Eigenschaften: - aus 925 Sterling Silber oder reiner Bronze gefertigt; - keine Overlays; - Unisex-Schmuck; - handgefertigt in Lettland; -Hypoallergen; - nickelfrei; - wird in einer schönen Geschenkbox versendet. Versand: - wir bereiten unsere Artikel in etwa 3 Tagen bis 2 Wochen versandfertig vor - nur wenige Artikel sind vorrätig, meist wird Schmuck nach Maß angefertigt; - Versand in die USA/außerhalb der EU dauert in der Regel ~ 2 Wochen, innerhalb der EU - 1 Woche, bitte beachten Sie Lieferverzögerungen aufgrund von COVID-Auswirkungen. - der Artikel ist hübsch verpackt in einer Geschenkbox. Unser Schmuck wird mit Liebe und Leidenschaft mit unserer über 20-jährigen Erfahrung und Fähigkeiten in der Schmuckherstellung hergestellt. Wir sorgen für hochwertiges und tolles Aussehen Schmuck. Für weitere schöne Schmuckdesigns klicke hier: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GreenCoastJewelry/ Vor dem Kauf machen Sie sich bitte mit unseren Versand- & Rückgabebedingungen hier vertraut: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GreenCoastJewelry#policies Gefällt unserem Shop? Folge uns: www.facebook.com/SkaistaRota, instagram.com/skaistarota Noch Fragen? Zögern Sie nicht zu fragen!
Ancient Comb - 10th-12th century woman's amulet from Zemgale, (south of) Latvia. Pagan Mideaval protective amulet, also combs were practical everyday accessory. Legend has it - that if a devil was chasing a young girl (wanting to marry her), she could escape by throwing the comb over her shoulder. A big, dense forest grew out of the comb and the devil couldn't reach her anymore. Width : 1,5 cm, Length: 5,2 cm. Made by Baltu Rotas (Baltic Jewelry), company with more than 30 years experience. A lot of our jewelry are copies or inspired by pagan jewelry that was worn in Baltics more than 800 years ago.
Earrings made in our jewelry shop in Latvia, made inspired by a pagan sun symbol. Diameter: 16 mm Lenght: 38mm Sterling silver. Made by Baltu Rotas (Baltic Jewelry), company with more than 30 years experience with workshop in Sigulda, Latvia. A lot of our jewelry are copies or inspired by pagan jewelry that was worn in Baltics more than 800 years ago.
Sun symbol earrings, 11.-12. century Found in Salaspils (Latvia). Symbol of SUN - symbol of light, everlasting movement, returning, solidarity and entirety... Silver 925. Length: 4,2 cm, diameter 2 cm. Made by Baltu Rotas (Baltic Jewelry), company with more than 30 years experience with workshop in Sigulda, Latvia. A lot of our jewelry are copies or inspired by pagan jewelry that was worn in Baltics more than 800 years ago.
