International holidays - World Handicrafts Day

Production based on the use of hand tools arose simultaneously with the emergence of cities In the Middle Ages there were no factories or factories All products sold in city markets were produced in craft workshops They forged plowshares and horse shoes, blew glass vases, and created pottery and other utensils on a potter's wheel In memory of entire generations of craftsmen and unique technologies of hand-made products, World Crafts Day is celebrated on June 10 In honor of World Handicrafts Day, master classes are held on pottery and leather crafts, felting and weaving, wicker weaving and macrame, tableware painting and wood carving All these crafts have existed for centuries, providing people with the products necessary for life In medieval Paris of the 14th century About 300 workshops were opened, where 55 thousand craftsmen worked The secrets of the craft were passed down within the family from generation to generation, as were unique technologies of manual production and creativity In Rus', people were often called by their occupation Some Slavic surnames came from the types of crafts that our ancestors were engaged in: Kuznetsov, Tkachev, Krasilnikov, Rukavishnikov, Kozhemyakin, Syromyatnikov, Ovchinnikov, Bochkarev, Khlebnikov, etc But the origin of some family names is not always obvious So, for example, Kravtsov is a specialist in cutting (kravets), Golichnikov is a master in the production of mittens (golits), Epanshchikov is a sewer of raincoats (epanchi), Pustovalov is a felter of woolen bedspreads (in the Don, these masters were called polstovaly) According to UNESCO, today about 200 types of crafts are lost However, the descendants of medieval craftsmen still make folk instruments, engage in pottery, beadwork, embroidery and other types of decorative and applied arts In honor of World Crafts Day, fairs are organized where handicrafts are sold, and thematic festivals are organized In addition to creative activities, on June 10, games and competitions, theatrical performances and costume processions are held Events in honor of World Handicrafts Day are coordinated by the World Crafts Council of UNESCO Hand made products made from wood, clay, leather and other natural materials conquer the hearts of people all over the world In every country there are masters who sacredly honor and revive the traditions of decorative and applied arts Handicrafts and crafts have been classified as the intangible cultural heritage of humanity since 1957 The celebration of World Handicrafts Day draws attention to the craftsmen who create real masterpieces with their truly golden hands In recognition of their talent and dedication to preserving our cultural heritage, June 10 is celebrated as World Crafts Day