The first Art-industrial exhibition-forum "UNIQUE RUSSIA" Historical event. Exactly 190 years ago, with the support of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Empire, the first manufactory exhibition in Moscow took place. The aim of the exhibition was proclaimed "... to have a useful influence on the industrial development of Russia ...". ...

Collar of the XVI-XVII centuries. Story. Sewing master class. My name is Olga Sidorova. And I make porcelain dolls in historical costumes. The costumes on my dolls are detachable, made according to restored old patterns. Before starting work, I carefully study the information, look at the paintings, read the publications of professionals so that the costume is as similar to the original as possible. I bring to your attention a story about ...

Milling cutter, raf, gorghera, bryzi - what is it? In the history of fashion, these terms are often used to describe the costumes of the 16th-17th centuries. So in different languages were called very fashionable in those days, rigid round corrugated collars made of starched fabric or lace. The fashion for such collars appeared in Spain and gradually spread to other countries. At first it was a small ...

    Is it possible to see angels? Have you ever met angels? So that after the meeting you can confidently describe their appearance and be confident that now you can easily recognize the heavenly assistants and immediately accept their wise advice? I will assume not. It is impossible to see something that does not have a material body and does not obey any earthly laws. Then from where a stable image was formed ...

The world of dolls is very interesting and multifaceted. Once you plunge into it, you stay there forever. Today I want to tell you about people who collect whole collections of wonderful dolls. This hobby is called Plangonology. It's not just about antique, unique, wooden or porcelain dolls. Nowadays, there is such a variety of copyright, made in a single copy, or publicly available plastic ...

If you ask me what interesting things I would like to see in the past, this is undoubtedly the birth of the first Doll. Have you noticed what magic the doll has! Just for a second you will meet her gaze and you already want to catch the expression in the eyes, the mood that the author conveyed to her, to touch her. And now, you are already in captivity of the fabulous puppet show ...

One of the most unusual, unique and expensive dolls in the world bears the name “L'Oiseleur” - “Birds” If I were born in Switzerland, I would not miss the opportunity to learn from the amazing human, puppetry and watchmaker Christian Bayon. I am delighted with people who are ready to spend many years of their lives and whole fortunes to realize their ...