Freimanis

Latvian mittens designed and knitted by ethnic Latvian weaver Biruta Friemanis of Calgary, Alberta. Many knitting motifs are based on Latvian mythology from pagan times. Mitten colours and motifs are ethnographic. The centre mitten is in the traditional colors of Vidzeme while the mitten on the right is brown, a colour common to Zemgale.

Latvian mittens knitted by accomplished weaver Biruta Friemanis of Calgary, Alberta. November 2011. Mittens with a white background and double fringe are common to the Latgale region of Latvia. The braided cuff is also a Latgalan tradition.

Latvian poetry books translated by ethnic Latvian and Alberta teacher Eduards Freimanis. Photo taken November, 2011.