New Year tree of the Omsk region: cozy mittens and a map in patchwork technique
The region’s fir tree at VDNH is decorated with cozy tenderness by knitted mittens by Marina Drozdova, a master of ornamental art knitting. She is famous for her ethnographic author’s collections of mittens.
Her mittens are in private collections of many famous collectors of ethnic costume.
Local craftsmen also made a panel with a map of the region, where they presented all the districts of their region in patchwork technique. Large printed balls were made in the same color scheme and patchwork technique.
The works, which are created using cotton, silk and other types of fabrics, amaze with the richness of imagination, virtuoso execution and patience of needlewomen. The works of Omsk craftswomen are known far beyond the region and have won awards, including at patchwork contests in Europe.
The motifs of paintings by Mikhail Vrubel, a native of the Omsk region, were also chosen for the New Year decoration.
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.
During the all-Russian survey "What does the Motherland begin with?", people across the country are answering this question in their own way, opening up the innermost corners of their souls.
Souvenir nevalyashkas (traditional Russian roly-poly dolls), are attracting particular attention, with guests choosing them for their harmonious combination of Russian colour and traditional Chinese symbols.
Under the guidance of artisans, each guest made an unusual souvenir that can become either a personal talisman or a gift with a special story.
