Folk Crafts in Russia

Why was weaving bast shoes considered a male occupation? Which felt boots were specially made for fashionistas? How were threads for fabrics made from flax and nettle? Why is the Orenburg downy shawl so thin and soft?

The book will unveil... the secrets of old masters, tell about the most popular crafts and the most beautiful items created by Russian artisans. You will learn about the structure of a spinning wheel and a weaving loom, as well as the special tools that craftsmen needed for their work. It will also discuss how Moscow bast shoes differed from Mordovian ones, and the various types of felt boots worn in different regions of Russia: pimas, valenki, chesanok, and katanki.