Delicate lace made from down, which has warmed and adorned for centuries, has become a symbol of an entire region and one of the most recognizable folk crafts in Russia. The exhibition tells the story of a tradition that originated in the steppe region and transformed into a true art of hand knitting. The history of the famous Orenburg shawl begins in the harsh steppes of the Urals, where the natural conditions and way of life contributed to the emergence of a special craft. In Cossack settlements, women learned to work with the finest down from local goats, creating products that combined warmth, lightness, and intricate patterns. Over time, different types of shawls appeared-thick shawls for cold weather and almost weightless lace “webs” that astonish with their delicate knitting. In the 19th century, the skill of Orenburg knitters gained wide recognition. Their works were displayed at exhibitions in Russia and beyond, where the complexity of the patterns and the filigree handwork were appreciated. In the early 20th century, the craft continued to develop thanks to cooperatives and workshops that united women for whom knitting remained part of family tradition and was passed down from generation to generation. At the exhibition, you can see warm shawls, lace scarves, tools for processing down, handmade toys, and archival photographs telling the stories of the people who preserved this art. Where to go in Moscow today, KUDAGO knows.