Latvian Collectibles

Everything You Need to Know About Latvian Products on eBay

If you are one of the many people who love Latvian culture, you might want a taste of it within your home. Luckily, eBay has quite a few different Latvian items available for purchase. Whether you're searching for affordable Latvian art design, outfits, or other items, you can find numerous Latvia products on eBay to buy.

Types of products made in Latvia

Of the many items that are Latvian on eBay, the most plentiful of products are folk costumes and outfits created by Latvia. These outfits used to be worn in Latvia decades ago. At Latvian folk festivals that celebrate Latvia's history, these costumes are sometimes worn by reenactors and event attendees alike. Other products that you might like from Latvia and are made in the Latvian design are candleholders, plates, blankets, and pottery.

Are there traditional Latvian outfits?

When it comes to folk outfits, what do Latvians wear? The kind of clothes worn is split between two different periods in time. The first is called the Ancient dress period and stems from the 7th to the 13th century. In this era, the use of bronze was the most common accessory in clothing. The material was typically fleece or flax. Men would wear a shirt with a tunic over it. A sash was commonly used since pants didn't have pockets. Women would wear a dress that would reach just under her calves with a shawl over it. The 18th-19th century was known as the Latvian Ethnic period. During this time, Latvian fashion was influenced by Germany. Knitted mittens and gloves were worn. The standard gray or white color of wool dominated most clothes. Yet in times of celebration, they'd use decorative colors like red, blue, yellow, and green. You can find several clothing pieces available on eBay for purchase to add to your collection.

Latvian design and material

After searching through eBay, you may see a lot of products that are said to be crafted in the Latvian design. What does that mean exactly? At its very heart, Latvian design focuses on the materials that are used more than anything else, like natural materials such as wood. Because Latvia is rich with forests, the use of wood was commonly used for buildings and decorations. As for the decorations, Latvians usually focused on natural elements or ethnic signs that were important to their culture. You can check out eBay for new and preowned Latvian products.