Author's Note:
Not being able to read
or write Latvian, I am a bit at a disadvantage in this part of "Latvia –
Our Countries Culture", since 90% of this information I have and found is
written in Latvian, I can only add a small part to this. If anyone can help me
contribute to this part of "Latvia – Our Countries
Culture", it would be most appreciative.
Latvian Crowns
Like in many other cultures, Latvian traditional costumes
signal the marital status of a woman. Unmarried women wear crowns, that is,
vainags in Latvian. These single women’s head wear are crafted with great
skill and include usually ornamental embellishments made of glass beads.
These are a few examples of the Crowns worn by unmarried
Latvian women.
Revised: 25 March 2016
