Mlyn Fair, Minsk, Belarus, 2011, May

There was a big event in Minsk last week - the Mlyn (Mill) fair of handmade crafts. It took place at the National Exhibition Centre BelExpo, May 11 -15.

I was very glad to present my textile Tilda dolls at it.

Handmade Tilda Toys - Mlyn 2011 - Before Opening

Handmade Tilda Toys - Mlyn 2011 - We are Ready :)

I was sharing a stand with my friend, Masha...

Handmade Tilda Toys - Mlyn 2011 - Masha and Me

My younger dauther, Uljana (or simply Ulia, as I call her) enjoyed the exhibition too...

Handmade Tilda Toys - Mlyn 2011 - Uljana and Me

... and at times was the main exhibitor

Handmade Tilda Toys - Mlyn 2011 - Uljana

... but sometimes it was difficult to find her among the toys. Can you find her? :)

Handmade Tilda Toys - Mlyn 2011 - Uljana among Tilda Dolls

I liked being at Mlyn very much indeed. I'm still under the impression of this event - it was so exciting to exhibit my Tilda toys...

Handmade Tilda Toys - Mlyn 2011 - Tilda Toys

...and to meet so many talented people that were presenting their crafts...

Handmade Tilda Toys - Mlyn 2011 - Handmade Craftswomen

The most important thing for me was that people really liked my handmade toys: they were coming to me, saying warm words about my Tildas, asking questions on the process of creating them, and taking photographs.

Handmade Tilda Toys - Mlyn 2011 - Tilda Toys

Handmade Tilda Toys - Mlyn 2011 - Tilda Angels

Handmade Tilda Toys - Mlyn 2011 - Tilda Bears, Horses, Ducks

Handmade Tilda Toys - Mlyn 2011 - Tilda Dolls

Besides of this, of no small importance was the fact that they were buying them :)

In my next post I'm going to cover the toys that I had prepared for Mlyn in much greater details. Stay tuned... :)