In the old days, the needlework was an integral part of the life of Russian women and girls. The craftsmen were rushed, sewed, embroidered. Especially appreciated lace feet. Yeetskoy lace is considered one of the most famous species of this fishery. These wicker patterns are considered the thinnest and lighter compared to laces manufactured in other areas.
Towel with lace 1801.
The exact date of the appearance of Yelets lace is difficult. Some researchers say about the XVII century, others are leaning off by the XVIII century. The first testimony about this lace dates back to 1801. This indicates past the towel with the inscription: "This boards sewed Diakonova daughter Alexander Ivanovna 1801." A rare mesh on a pattern inherent style masters from Yelts.
The development of lace feet in Yelets (Lipetsk region) contributed regular crop in the district. Residents needed to look for other ways to make money. At first, Yelchani was engaged in weaving Garusa (woolen cord for finishing soldier's uniforms), but with a change in the type of military form, this thoughts came up. The growing popularity of Lrages allowed masters to move from one weaving to another.
Yeletskoy lace is done with the help of talkers.
Because of the relative cheapness of the thread, the laxes could be engaged in the lower estates, and after the cancellation of the serfdom of 1861 for the former serfs, it was almost the only type of earnings.
Laces were engaged in a radius of 30 kilometers from Yelets. The most valued products of the Master of the Znamensky Monastery. In its work, women used silk, linen, cotton threads.
The first patterns of the patterns were brought from Europe, but over time, Yelets craftsmen began to invent their motives. Lace from Yelts became popular and high-quality so much that many unclean Deltsi sold them under the guise of foreign products like "French Woven".
By the end of the XIX century, Elets ranked first in Russia for the production of lace. In the 1890s, more than 30 thousand inhabitants were employed in this fishery. For its grace, the transparency and airiness of the earther lace patterns are valued so far.
Not less value has Vologda lace. One of The famous Vologda craftsmen considered Galina Mamrovskaya. For over 40 years, it creates unique lace paintings.
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