Month: November 2021

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky rightfully occupies a place among the oldest cities of the Russian Far East, from where the craftsmen came to the 3rd International Festival of Handicrafts and Crafts "By the Hands of a woman" Bizarre figures made of wood and bone, embodying images of mythology, the epic of the northern peoples, scenes from life, everyday life, and attract the eye. Among them is a hunting eagle pulling prey from the depths of the sea, here is a dog sled dog, and a hunter in a fight with a bear… You can't list everything, and words can't describe it, you need to see. Where to see? At the International Festival of Handicrafts and Handicrafts "By the Hands of a woman", it was possible to see exquisite products with a claim to…

From the capital of the Southern Urals, from the city between Europe and Siberia, from Chelyabinsk, amazing craftswomen came to the 3rd International Festival of Handicrafts and Crafts "By the Hands of a woman". A novice and talented designer Akhmadieva Alina Kamilevna, a designer of wedding dresses, was presented at the Festival. [gallery columns="2" size="full" link="file" ids="5188,5189"] Alina presented her first collection at the Festival and immediately won a ticket to Italy and a 5-day free training from the International Fashion and Design Association (Italy). Shishkoedova Olga Sergeevna presented the results of the studio of modern weaving "Tkem", of which she is the head. Kuznetsova Leila Besirovna presented beautiful bags and backpacks, as well as various accessories: belts, notebooks, etc. In his work, the master mainly uses textiles and natural…

"Settlement on the cape" is how the name of the city of Salekhard is translated from the Nenets language. Few dare to go to the far northern region, so, the craftsmen from Salekhard themselves came to Moscow for the 3rd International Festival of Handicrafts and Crafts "By the Hands of a woman" and presented the beautiful edge of our big country. Salekhard presented GAUK YANAO "District House of Crafts".  An important direction in the work of the House of Crafts is the popularization of the culture of the indigenous peoples of Yamal. Products of traditional crafts of Yamal are presented in the art fund of products of folk arts and crafts. The masters were presented at the festival: 1. Bogdanova Lyubov Vladimirovna.  Lyubov Bogdanova works with clay in her own unique manner, using…

It's hard to imagine another place like the Altai Republic. For the unique landscape, the originality untouched by civilization, foreigners call this region "Russian Switzerland". Once, before the arrival of people, the same atmosphere prevailed in the Alps. And this beauty was presented at the 3rd International Festival of Handicrafts and Crafts "By the hands of a woman". Sole proprietor of Gorny Altai Yakoyakova Altynai presented exclusively handmade products: scarves, stoles, vests, hats, clothes and jewelry in the national style. The master prefers natural organic materials: leather, ceramics, felt, cedar, stone, as well as eco-products for beauty, health and youth.  Wearing environmentally friendly, natural, non-wet clothes made of wool contributes to the improvement of the body, having a beneficial effect on human muscles and joints, skin, felt helps to cope…

In October, a working trip of the Russian delegation to Italy took place, which included the President of the International Women's Union, Amirova Alfiya. Alfiya Amirova is a member of the organizing committee of the International Children's Drawing Contest "Humanity inside War" (Italy). A number of meetings were held in Italy to discuss the results of the 1st International Children's Drawing Contest "Humanity inside War”, further development of the contest, expansion of opportunities for the 2nd International Children's Drawing Contest "Humanity inside War" and other issues. The President of the International Women's Union also discussed issues of cooperation of the women's organization, sharing the results of the International Business Platform "Woman of the Third Millennium", the International Festival "By Hands of a Woman", the International Exhibition "Medical Tourism" and the…

The wards of the Engels Boarding School took part in the III International Festival of Folk Arts and Crafts "By the Hands of a woman". Marina Zatsepilina presented the works of the sewing workshop "Craftswoman". As a result of painstaking work, a unique handmade thing is obtained in a single copy. No doll is like another, each has its own charisma and character. Representatives of the strong half were interested in the works of the masters of the locksmith workshop of the boarding house, made of metal by cold forging: a composition with a violin and a bow "Melody of Metal", twisted candlesticks and lace wall panels. For a long time, the participants of the event stayed near the young artist Alina Maslova, who was working on creating a new…

Armenia was represented at the 3rd International Festival of Handicrafts and Handicrafts "By the Hands of a woman". Armenia was represented at the project by the Cultural Center of the Armenian Embassy. The stand was decorated with posters of the author's works of photographer Lilit Shahpazyan, with a feminine and elegant photo project "Nairyan Akhchik", which in the image of an Armenian girl embodies a modern and inextinguishable look and memory of culture and native speech in the world. Books in an exclusive leather binding were presented at the festival by: Zara Eyramdjants, Art Director of the Gift for the Ages project, Tigran Hakobyan, author of the design and project manager. [gallery columns="2" size="large" link="file" ids="5125,5126"] The author's ceramics and decorative and applied art, presented a bright palette of Armenian…

The masters of Abkhazia were presented at the International Festival "By the Hands of a woman". The stand of Abkhazia has become the decoration of the Festival! The delegation included: Head of the Department for Work with members of the Chamber of Commerce, Enterprises and Public Associations Kira Zekir-ogly (head of the delegation), Inna Salakaya (handmade designer bags), Gunda Avidzba (handmade designer bags, handmade interior items) and Minadora Mikanba (handmade designer dolls). [gallery link="file" size="medium" ids="5112,5113,5114"] Following the results of the event, the participants were awarded diplomas of the winners of the III-th International Festival of Folk Arts and Crafts "By the hands of a woman". Recall that the agreement between the Russian public organization "International Women's Union" and the Chamber of Commerce of Abkhazia was signed in March 2021.…