Welcome
my name is Tatiana. You surely will find my work with the technique of golden embroidery delightful, It's a preservation of a traditional handcraft in modern style. Fine exceptional handcrafted art has always attracted me. Soul, emotion and talent are inherent in handwork. That's why I attended the Torzhok School of Embroidery and received my diploma as an embroidery master specializing in golden embroidery.
Golden embroidery is a traditional craft and is the most elegant and elaborate embroidery technique. Golden embroidered works are a splendid, emblazoning. They draw attention from every angle and magically reflect sunlight. Golden embroidery bedazzles everyone, not only art lovers, with its magic spectacular reflections.
Torzhok has been the Russian hub of golden embroidery in since the 13th century. The first mention of Torzhok can be found in a chronicle from the year 1139. The dresses of the Tsars were embroidered in Torzhok, the most noteworthy being Katharina II and Alexander III.
The finest chasubles for the highest clerics of the russian orthodox church were crafted in Torzhok. The Masters of Torzhok were requested by the nobles in Moscow and StPetersburg. Thirty of Torzhok's best masters were sent to the court in St.Petersburg to craft the robe worn by Alexander II during his coronation. Katharina II was so ardent about the art of golden embroidery that she called for a search of the most beautiful girls from the Russian villages, and for them to be brought to Torzhok. Because she felt that only the most beautiful girls should craft the most beautiful art. Admirals, generals and high functionaries had their full dresses and robes decorated by the masters of Torzhok.
Well known russion poets like Lev Tolstoi, Alexander Pushkin and Nikolai Gogol expressed their ecstasy about golden embroidery in their texts. The embroidered artworks of Torzhok always enchanted people in many exhibitions all over the world.
The school I studied at was founded in 1894 with the mission of preserving the tradition and refining the handcraft of golden embroidery. Only the highest qualified masters are able to instruct in this school.
Golden embroidery is a very complex technique that instills an admiration of gracious beauty. The detailed work needs a lot patience, concentration and accuracy.
After the school I worked in the Sweato Nikolski monastery in Tashkent, and instructed embroidery in primary school. Moreover I did some remittance work. After a short creative break I now decided to dedicate myself again to the craft I adore, golden embroidery. Like that I can enchant You, Your family and Your friends with my unique exceptional work, in which lies so much warmth and love. By that I want to preserve and advance the tradition.
All my handcrafted works are guaranteed to be of highest quality. I only work by hand and use only the finest materials. As desired, I embroider with gold or silver threads on velvet, buckskin, leather, wool and many other materials, and in every imaginable color. I use SWAROWSKI ELEMENTS and real gems.
It has become difficult in modern times to be amazed by material things because technological advances has led to mass produced and monotone products. I am sure, that my unique, exceptional, individual craftsmanship will enrich your life. It will give you the personal feeling of a specialty made just for you. My handcrafted artworks are precious gifts that can be passed down through generations as heirlooms.
I appreciate your comments and wishes.
Yours Tatiana