The gold embroiderers of Torzhok (240 km north of Moscow) worked for the Romanovs and then for the Soviets, but in the 1990s their factory and traditions almost disappeared. How did they come back to ...

The history of Japanese family crests -- Tools and equipment -- Stitch directory -- Techniques -- The projects. Slate butterfly -- Copper butterfly -- Amethyst butterfly -- Gold butterflies -- Pink ...

At the end of the 18th century, gold-wire embroidery was mastered by the needlewomen of Torzhok, an ancient town in the Tver Region. They embroidered headdresses, sleeves, belts, shoes, purses and ...