Embroidery: An Ancient Language

The richly embroidered towels displayed in this exhibition were produced in the Vologda region in the late 19th and early 20th century.  These remarkable works of peasant art preserve the ancient symbolism of Russia’s pre-Christian past. Stitched by peasant women for domestic use, their designs convey a sense of an

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Embroidery: An Ancient Language

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