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Petersburg's smaller museums. The art of the fun

This museum’s amazing collection allows visitors to witness the art of fan-making, which, in reality, involves the combination of various art forms: Painting, carving and inlay work, embroidery and lacemaking. Fan-makers used to use all of the materials and technologies available in their craft.These, sometimes miraculously preserved, fragile objects have survived the test of time and war, have had many different owners and nowadays are able to tell us many incredible stories. These fans serve as a type of mirror, reflecting the era in which they were made, its customs, achievements, fashion and the available technology. Bright and eye-catching, the museum’s fan collection is ready to open up a world of secrets to visitors - as long as they look closely.

Presenter Igor' Maksimenko

Year 2014

Duration 00:13:53

Presenter Igor' Maksimenko

This museum’s amazing collection allows visitors to witness the art of fan-making, which, in reality, involves the combination of various art forms: Painting, carving and inlay work, embroidery and lacemaking. Fan-makers used to use all of the materials and technologies available in their craft.These, sometimes miraculously preserved, fragile objects have survived the test of time and war, have had many different owners and nowadays are able to tell us many incredible stories. These fans serve as a type of mirror, reflecting the era in which they were made, its customs, achievements, fashion and the available technology. Bright and eye-catching, the museum’s fan collection is ready to open up a world of secrets to visitors - as long as they look closely.

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