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Mirolique Studio

Embroidery. Inspiration. Learning.

About me

Hello! My name is Olga Anikeeva. I am an embroiderer, lace maker and the creator of Mirolique Studio. My crafting way started in 2008 with cross stitching but, in 2013, I tried my hands in decorative stitching. My inspiration came from Sadako Totsuka, a Japanese embroiderer and designer. At the end of 2014 I had to pause my “Japanese” trend because of moving from Saint Petersburg (Russia) to Budapest (Hungary). At the moment I find inspiration in my garden house.

Moving to Budapest changed not only my life, but my crafts, too. My house has the special vibe of old houses and motivated me to try new special embroidery techniques. The same year I tried lacemaking. Then, reticello, Ruskin lace, filet, Russian hand embroidery “Krestetskaya Strochka”, Richelieu, whitework and stumpwork embroidery were added to my skills.

In 2016, I got acquainted with traditional Hungarian embroidery and liked it much. Hungary turned out to be a source of many interesting and beautiful techniques, including the famous Kalocsai and Matyo embroidery. Most basics I learn by myself. Anyway, I’m pleased to and impressed by learning from other skilled embroiderers and masters in Russia, Hungary and Italy.

In 2019, I also decided to teach others. It was not an easy decision. As any creative person, I always hesitate about my own skills, but I have a strong wish to share my knowledge with other passionate embroiderers. If you feel this passion and like to discover your potential in needle lace, whitework or other techniques, come and learn!

My Key Milestones in Creative Work

2018

  • Completed the first course in embroidery “Höveji csipke” with Ágnes Kovácsné Pócza, a Hungarian folk artist and president of the “Höveji csipke Egyesület” association.

2019

  • Launched the embroidery website “Mirolique Studio” in Russian.
  • Created the first online course on “Höveji csipke” embroidery in Russian.
  • Attended an intensive course on “Reticello” embroidery with Paola Barbieri and needle lace “Aemilia Ars” with Deanna Barselli at the “Il Punto Antico” association (San Giovanni in Persiceto, Italy).
  • Completed the second course on “Höveji csipke” embroidery with Ágnes Kovácsné Pócza.
  • Assisted Ágnes Kovácsné Pócza in participating in the Mesterségek Ünnepe folk crafts festival, an annual commitment since then.

2020

  • Adriana Armani, president of “Corporazione delle Arti,” showcased my embroidery in Italy at the Abilmente craft fair in Vicenza. Due to COVID restrictions, I could not attend in person but gave a live online interview in Italian.
  • Published my first article in Giuliana Ricama magazine (Issue 37, November-December 2020) about “Höveji csipke” embroidery.
  • Created the first online course on “Höveji csipke” embroidery in English.

2021

  • Developed the first online course on “Reticello” embroidery in Russian and English.
  • Participated in the Abilmente fair in Vicenza at the “Corporazione delle Arti” booth.

2022

  • Published a second article in Giuliana Ricama magazine (Issue 44, January-February 2022) about “Höveji csipke” embroidery.
  • Attended an intensive advanced training course on Russian embroidery at the Academy of Folk Arts in Saint Petersburg, Russia—the only higher education institution in Russia specializing in artistic embroidery, lace, and other decorative arts.
  • Completed courses on Russian embroidery at the Ethnographic Museum of Saint Petersburg.

2023

  • Featured in the first issue of CORPARTI INFO magazine, published by Corporazione delle Arti.
  • Participated in the Abilmente fair in Vicenza at the invitation of Adriana Armani, president of Corporazione delle Arti.
  • Attended an intensive Venetian needle lace course in Mestre (Venice, Italy).
  • Spent two months studying embroidery and lace with the “Il Punto Antico” association (San Giovanni in Persiceto, Italy).
  • Exhibited “Höveji csipke” embroidery at the Il Mondo Creativo fair (Bologna, Italy) alongside the “Il Punto Antico” association.
  • Became a member of the “Il Punto Antico” association.
  • Received a certificate from “Il Punto Antico” association confirming my ability to teach Italian embroidery and lace.

2024

  • Created an online course on “Caterina de’ Medici” embroidery in Russian.
  • Rented a studio space in Budapest for embroidery and lacework.
  • Participated in the lace competition organized by “Halasi Csipke Közalapítvány.” At the 22nd International Lace Festival in Csipkeház (Kiskunhalas), my lace won first place among 41 entries.
  • Attended a summer lace camp in Nemeshany (Hungary) to learn local needle lace techniques.
  • Participated in a prestigious embroidery, lace, and textile exhibition in Valtopina (Italy) at the invitation of Maria Mancini. At the event, I was honored with the “Ambasciatore di filo 2024” award.
  • Became a member of the “Höveji csipke Egyesület” association.
  • Launched the English version of the Mirolique Studio website.

Throughout these years, I have regularly attended various exhibitions and museums dedicated to lace, embroidery, and textiles, collected antique textiles, and shared my knowledge on social media.