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Exquisite Gifts in the Souvenir Shop

In the souvenir shop of the Sholokhov Museum-Reserve, you can buy unique gifts for the dearest and beloved women - products decorated with famous gold embroidery. 

Torzhok gold embroidery is a precious craft in the literal sense of the word. It is often called golden. 

The art of decorating various products with gold embroidery arose in Torzhok long time ago, in the 13th century. This type of sewing interested the needlewomen of all classes. Even princesses and nobles often spent time behind the hoop. In the XVIII-XIX centuries the art of gold embroidery reached its peak. It was highly appreciated at court. Torzhok craftswomen even embroidered ball gowns for Catherine II herself. Gold embroidery was in great demand not only in Russia, but also in Europe and other parts of the world. 

Today, the enterprise “Torzhokskie Zolotoshvei” is one of a kind. In the small town of Torzhok near Tver, the ancient craft continues to exist and is actively developing - sewing with gold and silver threads. 

The company's products have no analogues. Today, the factory is engaged in the manufacture of various products from velvet, silk, wool, cloth, etc. Embroidery can be additionally decorated with rhinestones, stones, sequins. Among the popular motifs of Torzhok craftswomen are floral arrangements and floral ornaments. 

Elegant pendants and brooches, original bracelets and belts, velvet cosmetic bags and handbags, all kinds of card holders, phone cases, eyeglass cases, key holders and scarves will not leave indifferent any connoisseur of beauty and personality. 

You can buy a piece of an incredibly beautiful work of the golden hands of Torzhok craftswomen in the excursion and exhibition center "People's House" (St. Podtelkova, 66) and the souvenir shop of the Sholokhov Museum-Reserve (St. Sholokhov, 60). Give your loved ones a truly royal gift.