Nalichniki Turquoise poudre Twilly S silk
PHILIPPE JORDAN
Small twilly «Nalichniki»
The «Nalichniki» twilly is a graceful accessory inspired by the beauty of Russian wooden architecture. Its design draws on the carved window surrounds of the legendary northern terem of Astashovo — a symbol of the revival of traditional Russian architecture and craftsmanship.
The twilly's ornament echoes the fine wood carving that adorned the windows of Russian houses for centuries. Nalichniki did more than frame a window — they were held to be a talisman of the home, a symbol of comfort, warmth and connection to one's native land. In this accessory the spirit of Russian terems, forests and old villages comes alive.
Hidden on the reverse of the twilly is the inscription «Where are we going» — in Russian and in French. The phrase reads as a quiet philosophical question about the path, memory and the future, uniting Russian soulfulness with European elegance.
