Daina Kraukle, expert of the Latvian Ethnographical open-air museum, explains the semantics of the traditional Latvian ornaments.

What do such ornaments as twin, Māra’s ornament, right-sided filfot, zalktis (adder), Austra’s tree (Austras koks) mean? The book tells about the origin of these symbols, the meaning they have in Latvian mythology and culture, and describes both affinities and differences between Latvian symbols and those of other nations.

The explanation will help the reader to become competent and read the ornaments embedded in Latvian mittens, woollen socks, bedspreads, belts and hope chests.

May this book promote your interest in the rich culture of Latvia.