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© Torzhok Gold Embroidery Manufactory
© Torzhok Gold Embroidery Manufactory
© Torzhok Gold Embroidery Manufactory

Visit embroidery archives near Tver

  • with Torzhok Goldwork Embroidery
  • Torzhok, Russia
  • Guided tour
Visit embroidery archives near Tver with Torzhok Goldwork Embroidery
© Torzhok Gold Embroidery Manufactory

Discover the history of gold embroidery

1 hour Max 16 people150 rubles per person

Although goldwork embroidery is one of Russia’s most ancient crafts – the oldest known pieces date back to 1238 – the goldwork embroidery museum is relatively new: it welcomed first visitors in 1911. The collection documents the history of the celebrated Torzhok Gold Embroidery Factory, which once catered to the Russian tsars and made uniforms for the court and ballroom dresses for members of the Romanov family. The museum was founded by the renowned public figure Dmitry Romanov in the hope of rescuing this precious craft, which was facing extinction at the time. The collection features more than 1,000 objects, including ancient gold embroidery patterns, luxurious historical costumes and the finest modern samples. The highlights include pieces used for the 1912 commission to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Russian victory in the Patriotic War of 1812.

Contact
Hours:
By appointment only
Phone:
+7 4825196895

Enjoy an experience with Torzhok Goldwork Embroidery

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