Penza Openwork Shawl. Practical Encyclopedia of Russian Knitting

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

Folk crafts are a huge and important part of the cultural heritage of any nation. In our country, various types of painting, wood carving are known and loved,... and, of course, everyone is familiar with the Orenburg down shawl, which has become the hallmark of our country. But many crafts do not survive to this day, the masters pass away without having a chance to pass 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 openwork shawl. Once, the works of Penza masters resounded at exhibitions all over the world, but now they are forgotten even in Penza itself!
In a new book, the wonderful Russian master Svetlana Loginova, author of two bestsellers about the Orenburg down shawl, has taken on the task of revealing all the secrets of the nearly forgotten ancient craft! The Penza shawl appears before us not only in the rules, principles, and techniques of knitting, a specific set of beautiful ornaments and subtleties of preparation and selection of yarn, but also in true works of knitting art! You will be able to reproduce any product that once was knitted by Penza craftswomen, according to 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. Now only a few knit them, simply because there is no one to teach, to tell, although specimens of such shawls are still kept in families. It is very important to remember our traditions and tell people about this beauty!” — Svetlana Loginova