Handmade in Koknese since 2000
Modern with the traditional
Leather belts, wallets and bags with Latvian signs, made by the Daugava.
- Natural leather
- Handmade in Latvia
- 5-year warranty
- Free delivery in Latvia
Choose who it is for
Collection
Belts
A belt that tells a story
Every belt is cut, embossed and stitched in our workshop in Koknese. 35 mm wide, 3.5 mm thick natural leather, and the signs Latvians have worn for centuries. The box carries an explanation of the signs in Latvian, English and Russian.
Signs
The signs we wear
The signs we press into leather have been used in Latvia for centuries. Each has its meaning.
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Auseklis
The morning star. Guards against evil and leads through the dark.
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Jumis
Fertility and plenty: two ears of grain on one stalk.
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Māra's cross
Earth, home and all that grows in it.
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Zalktis
Wisdom and health, the keeper of the home.
Gifts
Small things that mean a lot
Key rings and bracelets with a monogram, a zodiac sign or a car brand. Gift-wrapped if you wish.
Leather Bracelet with Fire Cross Pattern
€16.00
Leather Bracelet with Lunar Cross Pattern
€16.00
Leather Bracelet with Adder Pattern
€16.00
Leather Bracelet with Oak pattern
€16.00
Credit Card Wallet 6KK Light Brown
€59.00
Credit Card Wallet 6KK Black
€59.00
Key Chain with a Baltic Symbol
€15.00
Key Chain with Car Brand
€15.00
Since 2000
Three women, one workshop by the Daugava
Ingrīda, Inta and Inese started Dunense in 2000 in Koknese. The name comes from “Dunenses”, the Latin name of the Daugava Livs who lived on these banks. Tradition is our foundation; the modern completes it.
About us
Tours
Visit the workshop in Koknese
See a belt being made, craft your own key ring and taste herbal tea on the bank of the Pērse. In Latvian, English, Russian and German.
Book a tour