In Karelia will say goodbye to the artist-restorer Natalia Litvin

The National Museum of the Republic of Karelia reported on the death of Natalia Vasilyevna Litvin, an artist-restorer, honored worker of culture of the Republic of Karelia.

Natalia Litvin has dedicated more than four decades to saving the precious threads of the past. Her talent was manifested in the restoration of fabrics - a complex art that allowed to bring back to life thousands of unique exhibits. From objects on the verge of destruction to exquisite samples of folk textiles, her hands restored their former beauty. Thanks to her tireless work, invaluable evidence of the culture of the Karelians, Veps, Pomors, as well as the Russian population of Zaonezh and Pudozhye have survived to this day.

Natalia Vasilyevna was a truly unique specialist in Karelia, who masterfully owned such rare techniques as gold and patterned sewing - symbols of regional skill. Her restoration was not a simple restoration: she literally resurrected things, returning them to their exposure shine. Old, almost decayed fabrics revived, demonstrating the beauty of northern crafts.

The works of Natalia Litvin traveled around the world, decorating exhibitions not only in their native Karelia, but also abroad - from Japan and Finland to Mordovia and Poland.

Over the years of dedicated work and invaluable contribution to the preservation of cultural heritage, Natalia Vasilyevna was awarded the honorary title “Honored Worker of Culture of the Republic of Karelia” and was awarded many awards.

The memory of Natalia Litvin lives not only in diplomas and confessions, but, above all, in those objects to which she gave a second life – in fascinating embroidery, traditional costumes and headdresses that preserve the spirit of the Russian North.

Farewell to the outstanding artist-restorer will be held on November 13, from 12:00 to 13:00, in Petrozavodsk, at the address: Highway, 1.