When I saw these stunning gowns from the Russian ballet (in the latest Selvedge magazine) Les servants roses et rouges, Russian dressing took on a new meaning. This is just a sample from a gorgeous photographic story in the November/December Selvedge. Although these beautiful dresses were constructed for the stage, I could see any of these worn for day or evening.
Russian dressing has also been on my mind because, in a burst of energy the other weekend, I made my children's teachers some holiday gifts. Here they are, mini Russian nesting dolls made from felt and embroidery. Each doll's hair colour and style resembles the appropriate teacher's coiffure. Those are French knots around the scarves.
Now that I see them on our tree (which we just cut down and put up today), I'll have to scramble to make my own set. (This is a hazard of making gifts.)
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I love those ornaments. And I can't believe you've got your tree up already.
These gifts are charming and original and personal and, and...
You could sell these. Wonderful idea.
From Miss Cavendish with Love (original handcrafted ornaments with
Russian design)
BarbaraG
OMG, Russian to tell you how doll-ing those are (I know, that deserves a really big groan) -- the teachers are sure to be delighted.
I actually have "Miss Cavendish" labels (white script on pink background) that I used to attach to the bags and tiny cakes I've made in the past. I forgot to add them to these ornaments--oops!!
YSL's Russian-inspired pieces were amazing!
I'm sure the teachers will be thrilled to receive such lovely presents! And I would be happy to wear any of those ballet gowns, especially the two on the right--gorgeous!
I read "roast beets with lots of Russian dressing". I read your post again and then realized Eddie ordered beef not beets. The beets sound better to me.
Those dresses are beautiful examples of pattern mixing!
I love your Russian dolls, they're so precise and whimsical and wonderful.
I love Russian traditional style, these are amazing.
I was handed down a festively embroidered Russian style jacket from mother's newlywed days (ca 1960s), but now I also think our tree needs to be dressed with both high and folk threads.
I don't think many teachers receive such fine holiday treats. Beauts! Merry Christmas to you and yours.
I know this is an old post but I've just discovered your blog by accident. I am very impressed with your matryoshkas and love those dresses from the first photo. I agree they would make great evening wear but first thing came to my mind was they would look soooo cute on a little girl. I wish children's ethnic clothing was more readily available and more reasonably priced :)
Maya
p.s.
I'm your newest follower :)
Agreed re: ethnic clothing for children. I used to buy my daughters Oilily when they were tiny, because the dresses had the touches of embroidery and unexpected textural layers that I love!
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