This piece was made in 1967, about twenty years after WWII ended.  We can infer that by teachings and social standards of patriotism, why these colors might have been chosen in this composition.  Whites were the most common. Usually, this design was made and worn by everyday people in the form of garments or sleeves, or used on tablecloths. This piece is part of the Vologda collection. Originating in the city of Vologda, this technique is a process of patience and perseverance passed down through generations in the Russian community. 

After WWII society standards increased, more resources became available, and better communities formed.  It was a breath of fresh air.  People were able to work less and spend more time on things they loved.  Society started rapidly expanding its horizons in all aspects of life including film, factories, and traditions.  In 1967 the Ostankino TV Tower was built, it overtook the Empire State Building and became the tallest free-standing structure in the world. The Monument “Motherland” was opened around that same time, the most well-known memorial of WWII.  Specifically, in textile production, a facility opened in the 1960s not far from Moscow, housing a lot of similar styles as the example shown above.  This was the start of gaining more access to resources for the population.  

Furniture during the 1960s-1970s reflected the increase of machine-produced resources, resulting in sturdy furniture with a bit of minimalism available to the public.  The designs were simple, with popular colors such as red and green, leaving a big impact on feelings of familiarity, home, and nostalgia.  Soviet movies produced after the war feature a similar style of furniture all throughout. Films like “Irony of Fate” (1975), “Office Romance” (1977), and “Moscow Doesn’t Believe in Tears” (1979) are all great examples of completely different films, but the use of furniture creates that feeling of nostalgia as if you were back in the 1970s.  The pictures below show examples of furniture during this time period.