A Nīca Skirt Made From a Dyed Blanket

Rita Zemītis made the folk costume in the refugee camp in Esslingen, Germany, where refugees could participate in various workshops. At that time it was not possible to make a folk costume from the traditional fabric, so Rita made the Nīca skirt from a bedspread given to her in the camp, which was then dyed to match the traditional colour as closely as possible. Being an avid singer, dancer and speaker, Rita wore her costume to many Latvian social events in exile, as well as to a Song and Dance Festival in Latvia.