Diplomatic visit to whitework colony in Sid

A highly representative display of whitework embroidery and Ruthenian embroidery as part of the diplomatic day in Šid, presentation of the works of Sava Šumanović and Ilija Bosilj and the gastronomy of Srem at the Dve kule winery. The colony was visited by the Vojvodina Prime Minister, selected ambassadors and diplomats, as a token of support for the preservation of cultural heritage and the economic empowerment of women.

In this colony, refined hand embroidery techniques were presented - whitework embroidery and Ruthenian embroidery, which reflect the richness of the cultural heritage of the people who have lived together in this area for centuries. A symbol of these values ​​is the baroque building of the Ruthenian Court dating back to the end of the 18th century, which primarily serves as the bishop's summer residence, and every day opens its doors for our youngest as a kindergarten for children. The Russian court also hosted the participants of our colony from Kruševac, Sremska Mitrovica, Sombor, Loznica, Novi Pazar, Pančevo and Inđija, to celebrate together white work embroidery as an old hand embroidery technique characterized by exceptional elegance. This technique uses predominantly white thread on white canvas to create sophisticated symbols that effectively decorate fine elements of home textiles and contemporary clothing. Most often, the so-called slinging is done - white cloth is tied with white thread, holes are drilled with an awl and processed again with white thread. Ruthenian embroidery is a specific floral embroidery, robustly textured for decorating clothes and textile furniture for the interior. Local women cultivate the art of Ruthenian embroidery and build harmony between heritage and modernity, as a model for all other communities that, like Šid, value the culture and heritage of minority groups.

 

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