“Soul of Russia” clearly shows how beautiful and multifaceted Russia is, how rich in natural beauty – massive forests and sea spaces, ribbons of rivers and diamond lakes, crystal peaks of mountains and endless distances. One artifact contains figurative associations that convey the greatness of Russia. Here is Baikal – the deepest lake in the world (1642 meters); the world’s largest Vasyugan swamp system with an area of 53,000 square kilometers – its age is 10,000 years; Komi forests; Elbrus is the highest mountain of the Caucasus, Europe and the highest point of Russia; Curonian spit with the highest drift dunes in Europe; Kungur Ice Cave and other amazing wonders. Looking at this work, everyone can see what they haven’t really seen before, because Russia is so huge that a lifetime may not be enough to visit all its amazing places.
The art of needlework and gold embroidery has been highly valued since the time of ancient Rus. At first, workshops were opened only in monasteries, products were made to order for boyar and royal families. Traditionally, symbols of nature were used in the products: rich floral patterns, animals, unknown birds of paradise. The Hermitage collection contains examples of costumes of Russian courtiers in the 18th and 19th centuries. century, embroidered with gold threads and decorated with gold-silver lace. The craftsmanship of Russian gold embroiderers became known far beyond the borders of Russia and is still one of the most important cultural monuments of the country.
The Soul of Rus set is based on Indian fabric and handmade Italian lace by Ruffo Coli. The bedspread uses 13 embroidery techniques that Russian craftswomen have mastered since time immemorial: satin stitch embroidery, silk cord sewing, gold embroidery with thin metal threads, richelieu, ribbon embroidery, tambour and soutache embroidery, applied sewing techniques, appliqués and fabric hangers. 365 elements and details were used in the decoration, which, with their brilliance and play of light, create an image of a multifaceted and uniquely beautiful Russian region. The finest mesh, embroidered with beads, resembles a rare diamond groove with its sparkle. Beautifully decorated patterns create a sense of mystery and luxury and surprise with the unimaginable beauty of sewing. Bead and peyote embroidery achieved the effect of the twinkling of many stars in the night sky. The basis of the fabric is handmade lace, and its use in itself is a sign of luxury and elitism.
“The vastness of the Russian land, which opens up from a bird’s eye view – this very image was the basis of the visual image of the Soul of Russia, and it was brought to the jewelry show by the hands of Russian artisans,” he commented. creator and ideological inspirer of the “Soul of Russia”, president of the Monolith textile association Sergey Nikolayevich Lukyanov.
Long thin loops of leaves and small sequins together with translucent colored fabric, graceful flowers, bizarre bends of stems – the fabric of the bedspread can fascinate with its beauty for a long time. And this beauty has a soul, keeping in every stitch the warmth of Russian women’s hands, the radiance of their eyes and a piece of their soul.
It is important to remember that the “soul of a Russian” is adapted for everyday life and good sleep. Includes duvet cover, fitted sheet, 4 main and 2 decorative pillowcases and a bedspread.