The secret behind famous Mikhailov lace revealed to visitors at "INNOPROM. India" at the National Centre RUSSIA stand

Vibrant ornaments, intricate patterns and a thread that remains unbroken throughout the entire process. At "INNOPROM. India", visitors saw how the famous Mikhailov lace is created. A demonstration workshop at the National Centre RUSSIA stand was led by Tatyana Presnova from the Ryazan Region. She introduced visitors to the traditional technique of bobbin lace-making and spoke about the history of one of Russia's distinctive folk crafts.

At "INNOPROM. India" in New Delhi, the National Centre RUSSIA is presenting its flagship project, the Department Store, bringing together products from Russian manufacturers, as well as a cultural zone dedicated to the country's folk arts and crafts. Visitors can see handmade items ranging from Dymkovo toys, crystal and porcelain to carpets, wood carvings and various types of lace, as well as watch them being made and speak with the artisans.

"Russian folk crafts are the soul of our country: pure, bright and kind. They strengthen friendship, and that is what matters most. Mikhailov lace is bright, rich and dense, like a living rainbow in the home. Its main colour is red, but the patterns feature many other shades that we see in nature. I am especially pleased that whenever we present our craft in different countries, we always see a response: people come over, admire it, take an interest and want to know how such beauty is created," said artisan Tatyana Presnova.

Mikhailov lace takes its name from the town of Mikhailov in the Ryazan Governorate. The craft became widespread in the second half of the 19th century: works by local lace-makers were sold not only in Russia but also abroad, and were displayed at expositions and in museums in Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Paris, Brussels and other cities.

This type of lace is distinguished by its bright, colourful ornaments and continuous weaving technique. Thanks to this special method, the thread is not cut but runs through the entire pattern. Mikhailov lace is used to decorate towels, tablecloths, napkins and clothing. It is also used in interiors to create decorative panels, curtains and bedspreads. Today, the craft continues to develop while preserving its distinctive colour palette and traditional hand-weaving techniques.

The workshop is part of the National Centre RUSSIA programme at "INNOPROM. India". In addition to Mikhailov lace-making, throughout the fair visitors can discover the traditions of the Kirov and Nizhny Novgorod Regions, as well as the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area — Yugra: they can see how Dymkovo toys are made, watch Khokhloma painting and learn about the technique of fur mosaic.

The International Industrial Trade Fair "INNOPROM. India" is taking place in New Delhi from 9 to 11 September. The event is organised by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India, with Formika Group serving as the fair operator. The fair has brought together more than 130 companies from Russia and India to develop business contacts and joint industrial projects.