Baku to host "The world of fairy tales in Italy" exhibition

Baku, March 1 (AzerTAc). Baku on March 4 will host "The world of fairy tales in Italy" exhibition to be organized by the Azerbaijan State Art Academy and VIVA BELLA company. According to the Academy, Montedragone collection of porcelain dolls and flowers will be put on display at the exhibition which will mark the international Women's Day. Created by Stefania Rossetti in Italy, Montedragone collection includes over 200 dolls, elves, fairies, gnomes, sprites, and witches. All have articulated joints, and some also have articulated elbows and knees. The body is air-brushed while the faces are hand painted. The dolls clothing is hand-made using designer fabrics, such as lace, silk, velvet, brocade, wool and cotton, and accented with flowers, leaves, berries, woven trim work, wooden beads, and tiny bells.