Spring exhibition "Rook". Exhibition-sale "Ladya"

The exhibition "Rook" is an excellent example of the revival of folk traditions and craft. Russia has always been famous for its craftsmen, who brought her fame earlier, and bring it now. Masters of folk art instill interest in the culture of the ancestors of youth and help preserve the ancient traditions in our time.

History of Russian Fairs

The exhibition-fair "Rook" is an "echo" of the traditions of the ancient Slavs, who gathered for "hawks" in the center of large settlements, and later monasteries. The peasants bore out for sale surpluses of rural products, and artisans and craftsmen boasted of their goods, useful in the household or capable of decorating rural dwellings.

Already in those days it was customary to exchange goods or sell them, but the concept of "fair" came to Russia only in the 14th century, when large trades covered not only nearby villages, but entire gubernias. It was from the fairs that the tradition of fairgrounds and merry-go-rounds appeared, and the fair days were considered a holiday, which was prepared ahead of time.

Modern fairs of folk crafts

The exhibition of folk crafts "Ladya" is held twice a year - in winter and in spring. Its main goal is the return of the Russian people to its origins, which is best revealed in the work of folk craftsmen.

The main site is in Moscow, where the masters from all over Russia come. They represent either entire collectives of enterprises that produce products of national craft, or themselves and their work.

The modern exhibition "Ladia" puts before itself at once several purposes:

1. It acquaints the population and guests of the capital with the creativity of the Russian people, carefully preserved by modern craftsmen.
2. It sells products of masters, thereby supporting financially popular enthusiasts.
3. Helps children and adults to "plunge" into the world of folk art and try themselves under the guidance of an experienced master to create traditional Russian household items and ornaments. This gives an opportunity to interest youth in the history of the country through creativity.
4. Allows artists from all over Russia to exchange experience and bring new ideas and inspiration so that the next spring exhibition "Rook" was even brighter and more interesting.

Thanks to talented and caring people, modern youth can touch, in the truest sense of the word, their origins.

National crafts

Creativity of the people is something that remains forever in its history. The support of folk crafts and their development gives a chance that in the next generations the skills of ancestors will inherit their descendants.

The exhibition "Rook" represents more than 500 collectives and craftsmen from 28 regions of the country. These people have not only a talent, but also a desire to share it with others.

At the fair are the masters of felting and painting of cloth, artistic carving on wood, lacework, processing of metal and glass, carving on bone, embroidery and much more.

All the works can not only be seen, but also bought or at least held in their hands. For the guests of the fair competitions are held, which further attract people to what is happening.

Porcelain "sensation"

Traditionally, the exhibition "Rook" represents teams that create real masterpieces from porcelain. These are really unique works that are executed in single copies, so guests who bought tea or coffee sets of the "Gardner Manufacture" know that they are the owners of the rarity.

Another Catherine the Second preferred porcelain to Verbilov masters. Their traditions are preserved now. The finest porcelain is only 1.5 mm thick, painted by ministers in porcelain.

"Competitor" Verbilov masters - Dulevsky porcelain factory - produces elegant statuettes, which are asked on the shelf and can decorate any house. All the works are done according to traditional methods, based on the experience of old masters.

As a basis young craftsmen take the works of authors of the last century or are inspired by modern pictures of everyday life.

Carvers for bone, wood and metal

Another category of pavilions, past which it is impossible to pass, are works of art of carvers on wood, bone and metal. Works are performed according to old methods and manually.

Representatives of the Nizhny Novgorod region present to the guests of the fair the Varna carved bone. So artfully and elegantly executed works, that from them it is difficult to tear off a sight. The whole process of cutting through the bone is done manually, with the same tools used by the old masters. Of course, each master's cutting technique has its own, but the subtlety and complexity of the work can not be overemphasized.

The same applies to the works of woodcarvers, who present guests with original toys, wooden utensils and much more. The exhibition "Rook" provides an opportunity to buy your favorite toy and please your child with something that you can not even buy in the most expensive children's store.

Original fabrics from fabrics and embroidery

In the pavilion with clothes there are always a lot of women, and it is understandable why. Unique embroidered tablecloths, shirts, handmade dresses are presented in a single copy, which makes them even more valuable in the eyes of the fair sex. Buy a thing that no one else will have - this is a great opportunity to emphasize your taste. And for the skilled workers it is a chance to make yourself a "name" and get your fans.

Shuisky craftsmen are famous for their ability to sew stitching clothes made of flax. Their models are distinguished by the simplicity and elegance that real fashioners appreciate.

"Kadoma Veniz" is a famous enterprise, formerly called "Awakening", which is famous for its needle embroidery, which is a competition for Venetian lace. Buying their products is a perfect gift for themselves or their loved ones.

The same success enjoyed works of craftsmen from Torzhok. Their products made of flax, combining ancient traditions and modern trends, are unlikely to leave anyone indifferent.

Ethnic creativity

Jewelry is something that has always been in demand. The exhibition "Rook" (reviews of its guests confirm this) provides an opportunity to get acquainted with the ethnic creativity of the Russian people.

Thus, Scythian jewelry, made in an antique style, will become the pride of any collection. The combination of natural materials with modern metals, as well as leather and suede products attract women of all ages.

Author's jewelry is in great demand because of its unusual, unique and unique. Each piece of silver, ornamental stones or glass is unique. Brooches made of hand-stained silk by the author's production will not leave indifferent the lovers of unusual and beautiful jewelry.

"City of masters"

One of the most visited places at the fair is the "City of Masters", where everyone can try themselves in different kinds of folk crafts. The exhibition "Rook" provides an opportunity for masters to share their skills and find followers.

In ancient times this was the way craftsmen found their apprentices and passed secrets of skill to the next generations. The visitor of the fair can also, having tried himself in some business, to love him forever and become a master. This is one of the goals of the organizers of the exhibition - the development of folk crafts as the preservation of the history of the Russian people.

Fairs "Ladya" are held not only in the capital, but also in other cities. For example, the exhibition Ufa-Ladia introduces the youth of Bashkortostan to the study of their history through the hands of craftsmen. In the "City of Masters" in Ufa, guests can learn to paint on silk or art painting on wood. It's so nice - to bring home a personally painted board for cutting vegetables or a popular print.

In all cities where the fair is held, it enjoys constant interest among the population. This gives hope that more and more people will begin to engage in the work of their great-grandfathers.

Winter Fair

The exhibition "Winter Rook" has a special charm, since most of the works of folk craftsmen are dedicated to New Year holidays. Here you can buy Christmas toys hand-painted, wooden painted Santa Claus and Snow Maiden.

Original works by artists are products from unusual materials for folk art, for example, fir-trees made of shells. These works are not only beautiful, but also allow you to save real Christmas trees from cutting down.

The pavilions with clay souvenirs are very popular. They feature children's painted toys and symbols of the coming year. A wonderful gift for the child and family for the New Year.

Even the famous glassware from the masters of the Gus-Khrustalny have shades of the New Year's holiday, and the porcelain dishes itself ask for a festive table.

The diversity and richness of the talents of the Russian people, its traditions are opened precisely at such events of the all-Russian scale.

The exhibition-fair "Rook" - is somewhat more than just showing the masters their creativity. Umeltsy from all over Russia can also take part in the contest "Russ master's", which will bring the winners well-deserved fame of the national masters.

The organizers of the exhibition look to the future of Russia, when they attract young people to the origins of the history of its people. Twice a year every resident of Russia can feel himself a part of the great past, having tried himself in his work.