Leather products and horse tackle at Apkalnmajas - Specializations

Craftsmen
Craftsmen Latvia, Latgale, Rēzeknes novads

Leather products and horse tackle at Apkalnmajas

Specializations

Type Description
Agri Heritage
Agri Heritage

Here you will hear stories about the traditional lifestyle heritage of Latgale, the production of leather goods, horse-related equipment, and local craftsmanship traditions.

For parties
For parties

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Seminars
Seminars

30-35 personām; ekrāns, tāfele, projektors

Certificates

Logo Certificate name Description
Professional
LC member
01/07/2013
Culture and history
Latvian Heritage
04/01/2014

The crafts workshop at the Apkalnmājas farm was established on the basic of typical countryside crafts traditions and the typical lifestyle of the Latgale region.  The workshop has been successful in producing horse tack, belts, leather sacks, etc.  Visitors are offered a tour of the exhibition and workshop, learning about types of leather and the secrets of leatherwork.  They can also try their own hand at producing leather goods and purchase finished products.  Master’s classes and lessons are available.  The owner will also discuss her experience with the Lettigalian lifestyle.

 

Preservation of traditional crafts – horse items