Russia / St.Petersburg(3) 　 Ｔhe Summer Palace Ｔhe Summer Palace was built by Peter the Great. Snow scene of the Summer Palace when I visited in the beginning of April. A chair decorated in needlepoint which was used in the Summer Palace. Embroideries which decorated the wall [to enlarge] 　 　 Repair of Antique Embroideries In the palace, an alumna of St.Petersburg University of Arts is repairing the tear in a vestment.　 Icon embroidery Saint Peter, Saint Nicholas, Saint Pavl Before the repair ,the faces were worn out. 拡大図へ 　 　 Women embroiders before the Russian Revolution(1917). This photo was taken from a book which was published(1914) by Alexandra, the last Queen of the Romanov Dynasty. There were numerous people embroidering in work shops or palaces. Photo: Chieko Hoshiai Russia-1　｜　Russia-2　｜　Russia-3 << England / Pulborough Iceland/Reykjavik >>