Regional features of traditional embroidery of the North-West of Russia (Leningrad, Vologda, Novgorod and Pskov regions) of the late XIX and early XX century

The article is devoted to the history and theory of ancient technological features of embroidery in the works of traditional applied art of the North-West of Russia (Leningrad, Vologda, Novgorod and Pskov regions). The author analyzes various techniques, ornaments, and color solutions of traditional embroidery. Describing a kind of technological variety of embroidery skill, the author believes that the artistic merits of embroidery in the North-West of Russia is the brightest page in the world history of art. Keywords: traditional applied art, European art, color scheme, national features, artistic and technological techniques, folk customs, ornament.