Krestets stitch - traditional needlework originated in Novgorod region of Russia in 1860. Take a look at this , scroll down to watch a video of the making process. They employ women from small villages and make pure art. You can buy some of their products and support them. ❤
This blog is about old postcards, book illustration and all kinds of paper whimsy from the Soviet Union. I'm a long time collector, and this blog is 7 years old. I have an etsy shop for cards, books, pins and vintage finds from Russia.
This is not Soviet per se, but I love it and I want to share. Soviet childhood made of felt by Russian artist Irina Andreyeva. It’s unbelievable! She has a travelling exhibition (currently in Syktyvkar), I hope I can see it in person one day! Artist’s page: https://teplenkaya.livejournal.com/
Russian Kholkloma wood painting (1974)
Russian Khokhloma wood painting (1974)
Khokhloma Folk Painting - postcard set (1974) (via )
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A New Year postcard by R.Järvi and S.Migal, 1983
Khokhloma, a traditional Russian woodcraft
Poetry of glass
Poetry of glass
Khokhloma, a traditional Russian woodcraft
Poetry of glassr