Embroidery white on white has become widespread in many countries. In the second half of the XIX century, this expanse was famous in Great Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland. In the language of folk symbolism in many countries the color in clothing, as well as in embroidery, plays a major role. For example, white in It has long been associated with Russia with the idea of ​​light, of heaven. Perception white color combined with the meaning of happiness, abundance, purity, innocence and beauty.

White surface in Russia

The smooth surface

Мстёрская гладь зародилась в посёлке Мстёра Владимирской губернии в середине XIX века.