After the theme was announced my first thought was about carnival in Brasil and I've started to look for a photos on the web.
But one day I was reading about old Russian holidays and suddenly remember my childhood when we celebrated "Maslenitsa". This is a holiday of farewell of winter. People go to the fair at that day where there are a lot of fun, roundabout, jokes, games, dances and Russian traditional pancakes ("bliny").
So the idea of the quilt was born. I chose colors: white- for snow; red, blue-as traditional for Russians. Circles symbolize roundabout, pancakes, women skirts, when they dance.
But one day I was reading about old Russian holidays and suddenly remember my childhood when we celebrated "Maslenitsa". This is a holiday of farewell of winter. People go to the fair at that day where there are a lot of fun, roundabout, jokes, games, dances and Russian traditional pancakes ("bliny").
So the idea of the quilt was born. I chose colors: white- for snow; red, blue-as traditional for Russians. Circles symbolize roundabout, pancakes, women skirts, when they dance.
A beautiful folklore piece!
ReplyDeleteWithout the title and explanation it just looks like a carnival in a northern climate. Wonderful quilt.
ReplyDeleteI can see the Russian influence and the swirling skirts. Well done!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and swirling circles. I am in awe of all the beautiful points you've sewn, Lyuda!
ReplyDeleteI too am in awe of your points! Janice described my thought also - swirling skirts. Beautiful!
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