September 30, 2020

Decorative and Applied Arts of Russia - Embroidery

 Russia Post released a set of 4 stamp on the Embroidery works of Russia on 1st June 2020.

Embroidery was used for decoration of human clothes and household articles, such as tablecloths, towels, curtains, napkins. For the peoples of Russia, embroidery was one of the most essential forms of artistry. The best embroidery artworks feature clarity, emotional frankness of expression, and high culture of lines, rhythm and color.

The stamps depict the following:the Mari embroidery (XIX century) Tatarian embroidery (XX century) Chuvash embroidery (XX century) and the  Karelian embroidery (XX century).

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