Shawls of Peace
I, Moon, want to tell you about an artisan who learned to weave the rhythm of the Earth.
In a northern village, where winter lasts longer than summer, lived a weaver who found her inspiration in the natural world. Each morning she walked through a valley and every afternoon she swam in the sea. At night, under my light, she would sit before her loom.
One day, while observing the landscape, she discovered something: each element of nature had its own rhythm. The dark earth kept stories in its layers. Water drew patterns on its surface. Mountains changed color with the hours. Forests hid textures in every corner.
She decided to create shawls that would tell these stories. She used black threads for the base, which reminded her of the earth after rain. For the rest, she chose colors she saw in the landscape: blues from deep lakes, greens from wet moss, browns from old wood.
Her shawls weren’t ordinary garments. They carried something of nature’s tranquil rhythm. People who wore them felt a special calm, as if their worries became lighter. It was as if they were wrapping themselves in the peace of the forest or the sea.
I watched how these shawls traveled far from the village. Each one carried a simple message: an invitation to pause and remember that we are part of something larger than our daily rush.
The artisan never sought to become famous. It was enough for her to see how people who wore her creations began to notice things they had previously overlooked: the color of the sky at sunset, the sound of leaves in the wind, the smell of wet earth.
Today, as I illuminate the night, I see her shawls shine with a special light, remembering that the calm we seek is there, in Earth’s unhurried rhythm, waiting for us to stop and listen.
Process
In a village in northern Latvia, Una Rozentāle weaves wool shawls that connect cultural heritage with contemporary life. Her journey began ten years ago in a local weaving studio, where what started as a hobby transformed into her vocation.
“Initially, I wove everything – tablecloths, towels, blankets, rugs, and traditional skirts. I experimented, tried various techniques, and used different materials,” Una recalls.
Over time, she specialized in wool shawls. “Latvian women love them because they remind them of heritage, the past, their grandmothers, their country homes, and family traditions,” she explains.
Her work is developed in close collaboration with the Pāce wool factory, a local establishment that has maintained traditional techniques since the early 20th century. The factory processes wool naturally, without harsh chemicals, allowing it to retain lanolin and some plant particles from the meadow. “These elements help the yarn maintain its texture and the characteristic wool aroma,” Una explains.
For our Collaboration 43, Una created a collection of shawls inspired by the planet. “The shawls tell a story about Earth. It’s rich and peaceful, breathing and pulsing at its own rhythm,” she describes. The dark thread in the warp symbolizes the richness of soil, while the various tones represent the planet’s waters, mountains, deserts, and forests.
Nature is her main source of inspiration. “All the colors, all the combinations and incredible tones are there,” affirms Una, who finds a spectrum of chromatic possibilities in the four seasons of her homeland.
“I’m glad that the scarves I make are durable. They’re not bought every day only to be discarded. Here in Latvia, shawls have sentimental value because grandmothers and great-grandmothers used them. People take care of them and pass them on to the next generations,” she reflects on the value of her creations.
At Loona, we present this Collaboration 43 as an example that sustainable fashion can be beautiful and endure through generations.
Collaborators
UNA ROZENTĀLE
Una Rozentāle lives in Talsi, a small village in Latvia. Ten years ago, she discovered the art of weaving and decided to dedicate herself completely to this artisanal practice. Today, she creates wool shawls inspired by nature and the four seasons of her homeland. She works with the local Pāce factory, which has maintained traditional wool processing techniques since the early 20th century. Her pieces are valued for their connection to Latvian cultural heritage and their contemporary versatility.
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UNA ROZENTALE
Latvian artisan Una Rozentāle presents her handwoven woolen shawls, crafted from 100% wool sourced from the local Pāce wool factory. Her work masterfully blends tradition with modern design, drawing deeply from Latvian cultural heritage.
Inspired by nature, Una’s creative process emphasizes thoughtful color selection and the technical precision of weaving. Rooted in sustainability, she supports local businesses and preserves traditional wool production methods. The shawls featured at Loona tell a story of the Earth, capturing its richness and tranquility through color and texture. Each piece is designed to offer a sense of calm and grounding, mirroring the earth’s natural rhythm.
This collaboration showcases timeless, meaningful creations that resonate profoundly with nature and heritage.
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