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Title of the article: Mythological images in embroidery on traditional Tver's towels
Author(s): Sitnikova S. A.
Section: Problems of Art Theory and History
Year: 2011
Issue: № 1 (XIX)
Pages: 87-94
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Abstract: This article studies the ornaments on embroidered towels of Tver's local tradition. The author examines the repeated ornamental patterns that were identified on Tver's traditional towels. The semantic interpretation of linen ornamental texts brings to light well preserved mythological basis in them.
Keywords: TVER'S LOCAL TRADITION, TRADITIONAL TOWEL, ORNAMENT, EMBROIDERY, MYTHO- LOGICAL IMAGES
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