Knitted Christmas Bauble with Auseklis Symbol, Red

A Symbol of Prosperity on Your Christmas Tree

This knitted Christmas bauble comes in deep red with a white Jumis symbol and hangs from a braided cord loop. It looks like a tiny piece of a warm winter jumper and gives your tree a cosy Latvian feel.

Auseklis is one of the oldest Latvian signs, a symbol of the morning star, light and protection. On the Christmas tree it guards the family from harm and wishes that their home will not lack light and hope in the year ahead.

Unlike glass baubles, a knitted one won’t break, so it is safe in homes with small children or pets. Hang it not only on the tree but also by a window, on a door handle or on a gift wrapping.

It makes a lovely small gift for a colleague, friend or teacher, as well as a heartfelt addition to a Christmas gift set. For visitors from abroad, it will be a keepsake from Latvia with an ancient Latvian symbol that brings back memories of Christmas in Riga every year.

Care: if needed, wipe with a damp cloth; do not machine wash.

Please note: the colour may look slightly different on different screens. [If hand-knitted: each bauble is knitted by hand, so the pattern may vary slightly – this is a sign of handmade work, not a defect.]