On 1–29 March, a book exhibition “The women’s space” timed to the International Women’s Day (March 8) runs in the Fine arts reading room No. 306.
Since time immemorial, the woman was regarded as the guardian of the hearth, family comfort and warmth. Traditionally, needlework has long been considered as female occupation, so since childhood girls learned the art of sewing, knitting and embroidery. With age and experience women produced clothing, fine jewelry, accessories and even home furnishings.
Modern women are interested in various kinds of arts and crafts; the demand for handmade items is increasing, and today the fashionable term “hand made” can be heard often in society. Incorporating all the creative types – from traditional handicrafts to the latest techniques, hand made allows each person to choose any kind of creative activity they like.
The offered exhibition presents publications about the basic techniques of arts and crafts. Among them there are traditional crafts, including sewing, knitting and embroidery with their numerous options, such as patchwork and quilting, cross-stitch embroidery, ribbons and embroidery, knitting and crochet.
A set of books on the art of beading and beadwork, decoration of clothing and creation of jewelry will attract a special attention. No less important will be editions dedicated to the popular technique of "batik" by which the painted fabric, decorated scarves, silk for interior design, theatrical scenery and concert halls are made.
Visitors will see books on floral design and the art of making bouquets, which can be made of not only flowers and natural materials, but even candies and sweets.
A significant part of the exhibition is given to publications on modern forms of needlework, fashion that has come to us from the West recently. This is felting of wool; quilling – creating compositions of twisted spiral paper tape; scrapbooking – production and designing of personal or family photo albums; decoupage – decoration of interior items. Products made with the use of such techniques can be a unique and memorable gift for any holiday.
More than 50 documents are on display, including books, periodicals, albums and postcards.
Contact telephone: (+375 17) 293 27 53.
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