Russian crafts and crafts. Pushkina E.

A big and beautiful book about what Russian masters are famous for. Under the cover are the most famous and undeservedly forgotten crafts and crafts: from Khokhlom to carvings on the bone.

how did bast shoes and how many months did one pair enough? How was it embroidered with gold threads and what is a “gimp”? How does the carpenter differ from the carpenter and why were the potter only men?

The book will reveal the secrets of the old masters and talk about famous production and incredible beauty of things created by craftsmen a century ago. You will learn how to weave lace on pertussis and work on a weaving camp, to unscrew silver jewelry and blow glass Christmas toys. And with the help of simple master classes, learn how to play boots, make a shop and paint a tray.

The past and present of Russian crafts in the most interesting facts and colorful illustrations.

for children from 8 years old.