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2 Euros Straw Garden Traditions
| Issuer | Bank of Lithuania |
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| Year | 2024 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | The inner disc features a stylised geometric representation of a traditional Lithuanian straw garden ornament (sodo), rendered as an intricate lattice of triangular and diamond-shaped forms arranged in a pyramidal composition. The decorative motif, inspired by the age-old craft of straw weaving, fills the central field with suspended diamond pendants at the lower register. The country name 'LIETUVA' appears to the upper left of the design, with the year of issue '2024' inscribed to the right. The mint mark of the Lithuanian Mint appears discreetly to the right of the country name. The outer ring carries the twelve stars of the European Union. |
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| Obverse lettering | LIETUVA LMK 2024 |
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Lithuania's straw-weaving tradition — known locally as šiaudų sodai, or "straw gardens" — involves the construction of elaborate geometric mobiles suspended from ceilings during festivals and family gatherings. The craft nearly disappeared during the Soviet occupation, when folk practices were suppressed or repackaged as state-approved cultural performance, stripping much of their original ritual meaning. Revival efforts since independence have been substantial enough that UNESCO inscribed Lithuanian straw-weaving on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2023, directly prompting this issue.