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Collaborative Work by Master Artisans

Mērdzene folk costume. Made by Ērika Vīlipsone and Ilga Mieriņa in 1972, in the UK.

This northern Latgale folk costume is the joint work of two members of the Latvian arts and craft group in Leeds. The fabric for the skirt was bought in a fabric shop in England. Ērika Vīlipsone, who wore the folk costume, made the shirt and maiden’s headdress; Ilga Mieriņa made the woven belt, the matron’s headdress pieces, and the apron and socks. The silver brooch was made by Margonis Bude.
Donated by the “Senā Klēts” Folk Costume Centre. From the collection of the Latvians Abroad Museum and Research Centre (LP2018.1572).
Ilga Mieriņa (left) and Ērika Vīlipsone and of the Latvian arts and craft group in Leeds; 1989. Donated by Rita Jefimova. From the collection of the Latvians Abroad Museum and Research Centre.