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Modern inlay with straws

Straw inlay has been one of the brightest phenomena in the history of Belarusian folk art for centuries.

For those who do not know: inlay - a special kind of mosaic, decoration of an object made of one material, by cutting into its surface pieces of other materials forming a pattern that does not protrude above the surface (cut various objects made of another material, in the form of plates of various forms with the decorated surface: metal, nacre, bone, horn, straw, etc.). This term came into use to denote the application of straws (from the Latin application - application).

A bit of history: the application of straws became famous and began to develop as a form of decorative and applied art in many countries around the world from the second half of the 17th to the beginning of the 18th century. Many items decorated with straw applique are genuine works of art that once adorned the interiors of palaces. Furniture decorated with patterns of straw, boxes, snuff boxes were the property of wealthy citizens.

On the territory of Belarus, the application of straw began to spread as a home occupation among peasants in the 19th and 20th centuries and developed as a form of folk art. Straws were well known to the folk masters of Belarus, and the application of straws was an integral part of the already established traditional crafts of Belarusian peasants.

Of course, thatched roofs, containers made of straw bundles and many other products can no longer be found in modern houses and apartments. In the past, there was a belief in the magical power of straw "spiders", birds, horses and other symbols. However, despite the seeming disunity with modern man, this material finds its servants around the world today.

In the current conditions in the countries of Western Europe, in America, Australia, the application of straws is common as an individual homework. As for Belarus, in the modern history of the development of applique and straw weaving, it has inherited the role of leader.

The modern application of straws is enriched with new themes and techniques, there is a constant search for new compositional solutions that are consistent with the views of modern man and his worldview. Examples of this are the works of masters of Zhlobinka factory of art products.

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