Mailiši Fabrika – weaving factory

Mailiši weaving factory was created with the aim of preserving handcraft traditions and skills, endowing each fabric with special stories!

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The owner Ilze Mailīte has been creating fabrics woven with hand looms for the fourth generation. Workshops are available in the factory. You can see and try out how 12 different types of hand-operated looms work, which are used in the territory of Latvia, from the 9th century (vertical weaving floors) to the 21st century (programmable looms). You can also take a look at what wool from 10 different breeds of sheep grown in Latvia looks like and what can be made from it. Read more about Ilze in the "Human Stories" section.

Wool, linen and silk works are woven here. Blankets, shawls and linen towels can be purchased on the spot, upon prior application.

The place is attractive to visitors of different ages.

The place is available for small groups by prior arrangement. Contact to discuss restrictions and arrival time.

The place is available at any time of the year, by prior arrangement.