BestsellerBook | Julija Janus | Nematoma ranka (“The Invisible Hand”)
23 €
Prologue · Vilnius, 1547
Your Majesty, your kingdom awaits
The Grand Duke secretly marries the widow Barbara. All of Europe whispers, and Vilnius keeps their secret. Our gifts and experiences were born of this story – made in Lithuania, together with Lithuanian artists.
Next presentation of Julija Janus’ “Nematoma ranka” Friday, 6 November, 17:30 Renavas Manor, Renavas, Mažeikiai district All 6 dates ↓
A holiday is coming ·
Christmas and New Year
Royal gifts under the tree – choose early, while everything is in stock.
Christmas giftsA holiday is coming ·
6 December – Queen Barbara’s birthday
Celebrate in Barbara’s name: candles, pearls, gingerbread and “Nematoma ranka”.
Gifts for Barbara’s dayA holiday is coming ·
Valentine’s Day
Secret love is our name. Gifts for loved ones and experiences for two.
Valentine’s giftsA holiday is coming ·
16 February and 11 March
Gifts with Lithuanian history – for yourself, your family and guests.
Gifts for Lithuania’s holidaysA holiday is coming ·
Women’s Day (8 March)
Every woman is a queen. Gifts for queens.
Gifts for Women’s Day
Novel presentations · no registration needed
Julija Janus “Nematoma ranka”
The author is touring Lithuania with her historical detective novel about Barbara Radziwiłł. Come and meet her.
- Next Renavas Renavas Manor Renavas, Mažeikiai district
- Kretinga Kretinga Library J. K. Chodkevičiaus g. 1B, Kretinga
- Biržai Biržai Museum “Sėla”, restaurant “Pilies skliautai” Radvilos g. 3, Biržai · together with the “Levandų ūkis” lavender farm
- Šiauliai Café of the “Rūta” chocolate factory Tilžės g. 133, Šiauliai
- Dubingiai Asveja Regional Park Visitor Centre Radvilų g. 1, Dubingiai
- Plungė Plungė Manor Palace Parko g. 3A, Plungė
Kaunas · Where to meet us
New place
Balta gallery
Part of our collection is now in Kaunas too. In Kaunas Old Town, at the “Balta” gallery, a white gown with a pearl crown, candles, bags with the queen’s portraits and Julija Janus’s novel “Nematoma ranka” are waiting for you. Come and see them in person.
M. Valančiaus g. 21, Kaunas Mon–Fri 11–18 · Sat 10–16 · closed Sun
Chapter by chapter, we tell a great love story – through gifts and experiences.
Chapter one
A secret marriage
Sigismund Augustus risked his crown for a woman no one wanted to see on the throne. Their love became a legend, and the legend – our inspiration.
A love worth risking a crown for.The whole legend
For this chapter
BestsellerThe gift oracle
Four questions – and the gift is found
Answer, and the oracle will pick gifts with a story – swipe and build your own set.
A letter · from the curator of the platform
Hello,
Slapta Meilė is a story design laboratory I started and a curated sales platform, inspired by the most romantic love story of the 16th century – that of Barbora Radvilaitė and Sigismund Augustus.
Here old legends shake off the dust and become contemporary design, flavours and experiences – on the platform you will find works by me, by the Slapta Meilė design laboratory, by our partners and by many other makers.
Slapta Meilė is a community of people who believe in the idea and keep looking for new ways to make old legends speak. Because good stories are never made alone.
Curator of the platform 
Chapter two
The royal table
The palace kitchen loved spices, honey and chocolate from faraway lands. Our gourmet makers follow the same recipes – in Šiauliai, Vilnius and Biržai.
All treats for the sweet-toothed
Chapter three
The royal bedchamber
Satin, linen and candlelight. What Barbara called rest – bedding, robes and scents made in Lithuania.
Everything for the home
“Royal Vilnius Love Story” Satin Bedding Set | White
Price range: 134 € through 206 €
Chapter four
Hands that create
Today we introduce
Bokšto SPA
Our work with Bokšto SPA began with one idea – to create relaxation rituals with a plot. Julija started with the story – from the chronicles of Vilnius, the letters of Barbara and Sigismund, the secrets of the palace. We asked ourselves what relaxation would be like if…
Europe’s map of love
15 legends, one began in Vilnius
Tap a point to open its legend.
- Vilnius – Sigismund Augustus and Barbara Radziwiłł
- Turaida – The Rose of Turaida – Maija and Viktors
- Turku – Catherine Jagiellon and John III Vasa
- Kraków – Casimir the Great and Esterka
- Vienna – Empress Sisi and Franz Joseph I
- Copenhagen – Struensee and Queen Caroline Matilda
- Tåsinge – Elvira Madigan and Sixten Sparre
- Bavaria – Ludwig II of Bavaria
- Verona – Romeo and Juliet
- Gradara – Francesca da Rimini and Paolo Malatesta
- Paris – Abelard and Héloïse
- Versailles – Axel von Fersen and Marie Antoinette
- London – Edward II and Piers Gaveston
- Teruel – The Lovers of Teruel – Diego and Isabel
- Alcobaça – Pedro I and Inês de Castro
Sigismund Augustus and Barbara RadziwiłłVilnius
The Rose of Turaida – Maija and ViktorsTuraida
Catherine Jagiellon and John III VasaTurku
Casimir the Great and EsterkaKraków
Empress Sisi and Franz Joseph IVienna
Struensee and Queen Caroline MatildaCopenhagen
Elvira Madigan and Sixten SparreTåsinge
Ludwig II of BavariaBavaria
Romeo and JulietVerona
Francesca da Rimini and Paolo MalatestaGradara
Abelard and HéloïseParis
Axel von Fersen and Marie AntoinetteVersailles
Edward II and Piers GavestonLondon
The Lovers of Teruel – Diego and IsabelTeruel
Pedro I and Inês de CastroAlcobaça
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Chapter five
Follow in their footsteps
Vilnius
A tour of Vilnius Old Town: the places where Barbara and Sigismund met in secret, Renaissance flavours and a coronation at the end.
- Sunday, 25 October, 14:00
- Saturday, 31 October, 14:00
- Saturday, 7 November, 14:00
Kaunas
An expedition through Kaunas Old Town in 1549: diplomats and spies, trade and intrigue – and a messenger carrying very important letters.
- Saturday, 31 October, 13:00
- Saturday, 7 November, 13:00
- Saturday, 14 November, 13:00
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