REGIONAL ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM – PLOVDIV
Is pleased to invite You to
“WEAVING TECHNIQUES RESURRECTED”
Art textile exhibition by Stoyna Krastsnova

In the exhibition “Weaving Techniques Resurrected” Stoyna Krastsnova presents a collection of items that rediscover old techniques for Coptic, Byzantine and Bulgarian woven ornaments and apply them in a new manner. The delicate silk textiles are original interpretations of traditional patterns complementing them with numerous plastic solutions. Stoyna Krastanova’s creativity is based on outstanding knowledge of traditional techniques and technology for weaving, embroidery and ornamentation as well as stylistic features and local artistic peculiarities. This allows her to operate freely with the materials and to seek eloquent original solutions in the spirit of Bulgarian art.
Stoyna Krastanova is born on 31.12.1923 in Galabovo village, Plovdiv district. She is a member of the Fellowship of Masters of Folk and Art Crafts since 1968. For many years she has been actively working in the field of textile crafts (embroidery and weaving), recreating Bulgarian cultural heritage. Realizing the importance of preserving and conveying her experience, Stoyna has taught over 50 students from the subsequent generations.
Master Stoyna Krastanova has proved her talent and artistic appearance through participation in numerous exhibitions in Bulgaria and abroad. She has presented original textile artworks in six author’s exhibitions (in 1973, 1976, 1979, 1985, 2001, 2009). All her awards – a diploma and golden medal for high achievements in the field of folk artistic crafts (1985, 1987, 1988), silver Medal of Labour and the title “Deserved Master of Folk and Art Crafts” in 1987 – are an irrefutable evidence for her excellence.
Welcome to the official opening of the exhibition “Weaving Techniques Resurrected” by Stoyna Krastanova in 12:00 on 12.12.2015 at Regional Ethnographic Museum – Plovdiv! The exhibition will be on display until 12.01.2016!