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Traditions In
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Latvian Weaving
Warrens, WI

Vera and Mara are a mother-daughter team who are expert weavers of Latvian sashes, beautiful belts that incorporate traditional Latvian patterns and color schemes. Both are experienced in giving programs on the history of the craft (uses of the weavings, why they are made that way) and the origins of the designs and colors. Their programs include samples of completed weavings, and a demonstration of weaving on a modified inkel loom or tablet weaving. Audience members can try their hand too.

Program Formats

Best for Ages

Costs

Program Needs:
Tables, chairs, good lighting

Availability:
Flexible times. Willing to travel up to 200 miles.

Past Venues:

• Great Rivers Traditional Music and Folklife Festival, LaCrosse, WI, 2007
• Midwest Folklife Festival, Dodgeville, 2002
• University of Wisconsin, Madison, 2001
• Chiba People’s Festival, Chiba, Japan, 2000
• TWIST card-weaving exhibit, Israel, Europe & US, 1999
• Wisconsin Folklife Festival, Madison, 1998
• Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Washington D.C., 1998

Contact:
Vera and Mara Mednis
19254 Bittersweet Avenue
Warrens, WI 54666
608/378-4931
mednisent@centurytel.net

Best to contact after 6:30 if by phone.

last updated: 12/22/2011   

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