Wooden gun from 1812, life-sized Maslenitsa doll and ‘flying’ fish from natural materials on show at Vitebsk Regional Methodical Centre of Folk Arts

At junction of traditions and modernity

Wooden gun from 1812, life-sized Maslenitsa doll and ‘flying’ fish from natural materials on show at Vitebsk Regional Methodical Centre of Folk Arts.

Exclusive works are on show at the Natkhnenne (Inspiration) Club, including those made by folk masters from Orsha’s House of Crafts. Around 50 craftsman have contributed items of willow weaving, wool weaving, folk costume, wood-carving, straw appliqué, ceramics, pottery, patchwork, and flax painting, and items made from beads and leather, combining traditional and contemporary trends.

By Fiodor Torguev

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