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The small Russian city of Torzhok is unique in that it retains its own ancient craft - gold embroidery. That same gold embroidery, which was embroidered shoes and belts of capital ladies of the 18-19 century and royal furniture in the imperial palaces. Feel the spirit of the times?

You can get acquainted with the samples of the work of local craftsmen in the museum at the factory "Torzhok golds."

The museum consists of three halls in which numerous pre-war embroideries of the 20th century and the Soviet period are exhibited.

In the museum at the factory "Torzhok golds" "Recreated the atmosphere of the Soviet era through posters, military paraphernalia. At that time gold embroidery was embroidered with edging on shoulder straps, general stars, red banners and memorable banners. There is even an embroidered portrait of Stalin of the work of Raisa Radchenko.

Special skills were demanded by portraits of kings, commanders and faces of saints, literally "written" by the technique of facial stitch. Such works were ordered in Torzhok on special occasions

Torzhok gold-embroidery

The factory still sews general epaulettes and signs of all military differences

Next to the museum there is a special souvenir shop where you can buy gold embroidery on any wallet - from a simple keychain to the state emblem.

Museum address: Kalininskoe shosse, 12.

Working hours: on weekdays - from 9:00 to 17:00, on weekends - from 9:00 to 15:00