Urata was born in 1968, the youngest in her family. She was born into dressmaking as her parents and grandparents were all dressmakers in their day too.
Even when her father lost his hand in the war he still passed his knowledge onto Urata.
She first started making clothes for dolls at the age of 9 and had her first client at the age of 14.
Urata learned all her skills from her parents, and once her first daughter, Ruta was born she went to study dressmaking and received a higher diploma in it.
Fast-forward a few years, and she finally opened her first shop “Jaunima”
In 2002, her business was robbed, and Urata decided to migrate to Ireland with her young family.
Urata settled in Cork and started working for someone else. She quickly learned English and gained many loyal clients that only wanted their garments to be done by her.
Urata went on to work from home and on March 4th 2012, Urata Designs opened its doors.
New thriving business opened their doors and was a great addition to Ballincollig.
Fast-forward to 2021, Urata has clients that have been coming to her for 17 years.
Brides that got their dress alterations done, brought their dress back to make a christening dress and then make it into a communion dress.