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New Year tree of the Orel region: frosty embroidery and sacred symbols

New Year tree of the Orel region: frosty embroidery and sacred symbols
Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO
12.17.2023

The Orel spis — the most complicated embroidery with ancient Slavic symbols — became the main accent of the region’s New Year fir tree.

The main feature of the technique is the smooth flow of one form into another, a kind of fluidity. There is even a legend that in order to obtain this fluidity the craftswomen memorized and reproduced patterns from frosty windows in winter. Ceremonial towels, less often tablecloths (tabletops) were embroidered in this technique.

Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

The main motifs of embroidery are outlines of trees, animals and birds. Popularly they are called: "tree of life", "pava birds", "frogs in labor", "horses".

Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

The fir tree features items with images in folk costumes and whistle-toys, conveying the original character of folk art of local craftsmen.

Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

On the Main Alley of VDNH visitors are greeted by New Year fir trees, each representing a region of the country.

Photo: Press Office of the RUSSIA EXPO

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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