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This project delves into the cultural heritage of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Sweden, and Finland, focusing on old ethnographic villages, traditional houses, and handicrafts. Discover the similarities and differences in architectural styles, craftsmanship, and traditional practices across these countries. Explore the use of wood in house construction, the significance of bathhouses, and the diversity of traditional handicrafts like bobbin lace and smithery. Delve into unique features such as wooden memorials in Lithuania and hand-painted wallpaper in Sweden. Uncover the rich cultural tapestry woven into the heritage of these nations through this fascinating project.
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Raising Adults‘ Cultural Awareness and Expression through Cultural Heritage Project (NPAD-2014/10157)
Old ethnographic villages, houses, traditional handicrafts Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Sweden and Finland SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES
SIMILARITIES • Ancient houses were built from wood and mostly with straw roof. The ancient farmstead was very similar in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. • Bathhouse had the special role in all project countries. • The viewing, pottering and smithery were recognized handicrafts in all project countries.
DIFFERENCES • Bobbin lace was traditional craft in Sweden and Finland. • In Lithuania there are a lot of wooden memorials: crosses, chapels and shrines. • In Sweden there werepopular hand painted wallpaper, painted walls and ceiling.
