New Year tree of the Leningrad region: cones made of vines and Oyat bells
Cones and icicles with unique Vyborg vine weaving decorate the region’s New Year fir tree at VDNH. At the end of the XIX century, the craft of basket weaving emerged in what is now the Leningrad region.
The craftsmen used a variety of techniques, including those borrowed from the Karelians and Finns.
Now the workers of Baltic Vine LLC in the village of Peski are developing this ancient art, creating baskets, furniture and other products. Unusual decor for the New Year tree that looks like cones and icicles from the vine was provided by the masters of this enterprise.
Ceramic bells with all 10 types of Oyat painting were installed on the tree. There was also a place for cutting boards made in the characteristic painting of the Volkhov district of the Leningrad region.
On the Main Alley of VDNH visitors are greeted by New Year fir trees, each representing a region of the country. The RUSSIA EXPO is open from Tuesday to Sunday, Monday is a technical day. The most convenient time to visit is in the mornings and weekdays, but the exposition is open to everyone on weekends as well. All expositions and events are free of charge.
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