Russian Lace Patterns
Russian Lace Patterns Create Your Own World-Class LaceA thorough introduction to a centuries-old tradition, Russian Lace Patterns presents 66 templates taught by two renowned masters of their craft,…
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Russian Lace Patterns
Create Your Own World-Class LaceA thorough introduction to a centuries-old tradition, Russian Lace Patterns presents 66 templates taught by two renowned masters of their craft, Bridget Cook and Anna Korableva. Over the centuries the metallic threads gave way to linen and colored silk.Russian lace gradually migrated from the realm of the elite to that of the common folk. Starting in the 12th century this exquisite lace adorned the robes of the tsar and religious garments, often using threads made of silver and gold.
Antique motifs included scenes of birds perched in flowering bushes, peacocks, and Whether for display in a museum or active use in everyday activities, lace making is considered one of the most important types of Russian decorative art; as durable as it is decorative, it can be found on linens, festive attire, and work garments.