"V.I. Straupe Ltd."

Founded in 1994.
Owned and operated by Inita and Vitauts Straupe.

Specializing in ancient and modern jewelry (silver and bronze), interior design detail (copper and dark metal). By individual order or wholesale. “V.I. Straupe Ltd.” operates in conjunction with Leitans, Fritbergs, Peslaka, jewelry and blacksmith workshops.
 
SERVICES AND GOODS
 
     
Replicas of authentic jewelry, ornament and dress
 
Replica of ornamental jewelry worn by 12th century Latgallian warrior
Designed for the Latvian War Museum.
     
Ancient jewelry replicas and bronze-detailed woolen cape Designed for the Latvian Museum of History
Photograph: Cape (replica) found at Karlu Ainava burial grounds
(Latgale, 8th - 12th centuries).
 
Stameriena-Annasmuiza cape (replica) embellishes the interior of the U.N. Latvian Mission in New York. The most ornate cape ever found in Latvia, it includes 40 crosses (fylfots) in 23 variations and 5,000 woven bronze ringlets.
 
Bronze ringlets, intricate spiral lace, belts and dagger settings,
ornamented wool dress (costume), that are a part of the permanent
collection at the Turaida Museum.
     
 
Interior decoration
 
Interior decoration from copper, black metal, settings
  • Lattice work
  • Gates
  • Candleholders
  • Fireplace accessories

Design detail for Sigulda restaurant “Ju-ma”: copper columns, glass-holders, curtain rods, balcony railings, etc.

       
   
       
     
 
     
 
Special spiral candelabrums have been prepared for a number of schools, that symbolize the child’s development. At the graduation ceremony, the younger classes light one candle to symbolize the coming year. The twelfth and last candle is lit by the graduating class.
     
Interior at the Sigulda club “Satezele”. Design detail made from black
metal and polished copper. Motorized crankshafts utilized for table legs
and candleholders
     
 
Medallions, pins and badges
     

Modern badges and badge rings of silver and melchior, school ensigns or school facade replicas for graduating classes.

The Turaida Medallion and the Bishop Albert Seal
     
     
Modern Jewelry
     
Design influenced by leading 20th century styles as well as ancient Viking jewelry.
     
Plaited bracelet by Inita and Vitauts Straupe.
Viking design influenced bangle ring Crafted by J.Melniks. To listen to the tinkling of the bangles,
press here (wav file 43K)
     
       
Inita and Vitauts Straupe Artworks can be purchased via:
  • Art Gallery "Tornis" (Tower) at Turaida Castle in Sigulda (Latvia)
  • ONLINE CATALOGUE
 
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To Contact:
 
Phones:     (371) 2971350
(371) 9232661
(371) 9288240		   E-mail:

Address:

     vistraupe@parks.lv

Berzu iela 8
Sigulda, LV 2150, LATVIJA

 

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