Chisinau Hosts the First Exhibition-Contest of Hand Embrodery. PHOTO
On April 12, at moldDeco salon, there took place the inauguration of the event MăiestrIA, an exhibition-contest for creators of Ia in Moldova.
The event is aimed at reviving the traditions of manual sewing and promotion of authentic elements of the national costume, including ias, men's and children's shirts, made entirely by hand. This is the first national competition of this kind, at which the most outstanding works will be rewarded.
In addition, visitors of the exhibition will be able to vote for their favorite clothing, which will receive the prize Audience Sympathy. All prizes are provided by the organizers - the salon molDeco and the Klumea association, the general partner of the event is Perpetual Icons from Romania and local partners Avon and Broderie Art.
The exhibition MăiestrIA will be open until April 29, 2017, and here is a photo report from the inauguration of the event.