Hi Tamara and Olga, In 1991, I visited the lace 'factory' in Vologda with a group of german lacemakers. The trip was organized by Marianne Stang, a very active lacemaker. We were very well received there. We could visit the working rooms and see the lacemakers at work. A very complete fashion show was presented and a visit of the new museum. Also, we had tea and cakes with the lacemakers where we could exchange little gifts.
We were afraid then that this co-operative would suffer in a way of the political changes but it seems that the change worked out nicely. Nicole Gauthier - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
