Traditions and innovations of tapestry in St. Petersburg
In this article is considered the tapestry works by textile artists of St. Petersburg at the end of the XX - in the beginning of the XXI century. It’s noted the important role of the Saint Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design (LVHPU by V.I. Mukhina) in the formation and saving of the tradition by the Leningrad’s tapestry school. It’s emphasized the idea that the horizons of hand weaving are expanding, new names are opening up.