Naginės

Traditional Baltic Shoes

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Submission
VDA Vilnius
Language
Lithuanian
Source
Public Domain
Format
Other
Era
Contemporary: 1945—2000
Sphere
Cultural
Submission
VDA Vilnius
Language
Lithuanian
Source
Public Domain
Format
Other
Era
Contemporary: 1945—2000
Sphere
Cultural
"Naginės" — Traditional Baltic leather shoes

The naginės are traditional Baltic leather shoes, often associated with rural or village folk culture. These handcrafted shoes were designed for practical, everyday use, typically worn by the people of the Baltic states—Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.

The shoes are made from soft leather, which was once a locally sourced material, and they are notable for their simplicity and durability, providing both comfort and functionality for walking long distances in natural environments.

While images of naginės shoes may not be widely catalogued online, they are still crafted by artisans in the region as part of a broader revival of traditional Baltic handicrafts. You can find similar Baltic leather goods, such as handcrafted sandals and boots, which may offer insight into the construction and style of naginės shoes. For more details about Baltic leather crafts and their modern iterations, you can explore local craft markets in cities like Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn, or artisan shops that specialize in traditional footwear​

For images of similar traditional shoes, I recommend browsing through Baltic handicraft online stores or visiting specialized craft marketplaces where these types of shoes might be available.

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