Zelma Pīgožne, the creator of the brand “Zelma Kraft”, is a second-generation leather goods designer. Zelma creates leather bags and accessories, combining historical traditions with modern technologies. “Zelma Kraft” values are sustainable design, quality, and identity. Unique and at the same time practical goods to highlight your individuality.
Types of crafts
Leather goods – hand-made bags, accessories, small items. New – design clothing with leather details.
The distinctive in their field of activity
Made on-site in the workshop, hand-made, classic design. Few examples of identical colour, as the materials that are used are leftover stock from manufacturers/design houses where only one sheet of leather has remained.
When to book a tour in advance; When to book a master class in advance
1 week
The leather goods workshop “Kristāla Kurpīte” in Rēzekne has been operating since 1997 and is run by the shoemaker Andris Kačkāns – his company is the largest manufacturer of footwear that is required by folk art groups in Latvia. Pastalas, dance shoes, boots – that’s the master craftsman’s everyday life. The shoemaker’s passion is historical footwear, and he also makes ethnographic shoes to order. All footwear is 100% hand-made.
Types of crafts
Hand-made pastalas in genuine leather, archaeological style boots for women and men, footwear for folk dance groups and choirs, footwear to wear with ethnographic costumes, footwear for historical films.
The distinctive in their field of activity
Footwear making from a pattern, on-site measuring, specific individual orders.
When to book a tour in advance; When to book a master class in advance
1 week
