Penza Lace Shawl. Secrets of a Forgotten Craft. Practical Encyclopedia of Russian Knitting

The first and only book in the world on knitting Penza lace shawls!

Folk crafts are a huge and important part of the cultural heritage of any nation. Our country knows and loves various types of painting, wood carving, and, of... course, everyone is familiar with the Orenburg down shawl, which has become the calling card of our country. But many crafts do not survive to this day; masters leave without passing on the secrets of ancient craftsmanship to our contemporaries. Only enthusiasts are ready to explore, revive, and preserve the secrets of ancient Russian crafts, such as the Penza lace shawl. Once, the works of Penza masters resonated at exhibitions around the world, but now they are forgotten even in Penza itself!

In this new book, the wonderful Russian master Svetlana Loginova, the author of two bestsellers about the Orenburg down shawl, has taken on the task of revealing all the secrets of this almost forgotten ancient craft! The Penza shawl emerges before us not only in the rules, principles, and techniques of knitting, a defined set of the most beautiful ornaments, and nuances of preparing and choosing yarn, but also in real works of knitting art! You will be able to reproduce any item that once was knitted by Penza craftswomen, using clear and detailed instructions, precise diagrams, and numerous tips in the book!

With this book, you also have the opportunity to uncover all the secrets of this ancient craft!

«I am sure that Penza shawls are a unique cultural phenomenon. Currently, only a few people knit them, simply because there is no one to teach, to tell, although examples of such shawls are still kept in families. It is very important to remember our traditions and tell people about this beauty!» — Svetlana Loginova