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Russian Motifs Size approx. 8. 7' Metric 22 cm Consists of 30 pieces Finish matte Availability ships within 12 - 17 business days Origin Russian Federation Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this 1 is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set - Category: Gifts/Specialty - Collectibles - Folk Art Item: 453493345 - Russian Motifs Nesting Dolls Matryoshka Traditional 30 doll sets fits into the next larger one. The whole set has a gentle matte finish. MORE INFO RELATED STORY RUSSIAN BEAUTY What is a typical old Russian conception of woman's beauty The ideal of a woman was considered to be a tall, strong and stately woman w red cheeks, blue eyes and blonde hair. Such women were well - represented by the renowned Russian painter, Boris Mikhailovich Kustodiev. Such woman's beauty was also taken as a starting point for original matryoshka making. In provincial Russia before the revolution the name Matryona or Matriyosha was a female name. It was derived from the Latin root 'mater' which means 'mother'. This name was associated w the image of a mother of a big family who was healthy and had a portly figure. Subsequently, it became a symbolic name and

Winter Scenes Size approx. 8. 7' Metric 22 cm Consists of 30 pieces Finish matte Availability ships within 12 - 17 business days Origin Russian Federation Product Details As all of our nesting dolls, this 1 is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set - Category: Gifts/Specialty - Collectibles - Folk Art Item: 453493346 - Winter Scenes Nesting Dolls Matryoshka Traditional 30 doll sets fits into the next larger one. The whole set has a gentle matte finish. MORE INFO RELATED STORY RUSSIAN CLIMATE & VISITING RUSSIA Most of Russia has a continental climate the winters are bone chilling and the summers can be boiling. The swings are most extreme in southern and central Siberia, but even in Moscow temperatures can range from - 30 to 30 Celsius ( - 20 to 100 Fahrenheit). The Black Sea coast and its resort communities tend to have the least swing. Late spring, early summer and the fall are good times to visit. During the hot summer months of July and August cities shut down as locals head to the countryside to live off the land at their dachas. In the beginning of September the ballets and the operas start back up and the cities come to life again. (The p

Gorgeous Spring Samovar Set Dimensions height c. 18. 8' Metric height 47 cm Volume 10 liters Type electric functional Voltage 220 volts, 1. 25 KVt (no voltage converter necessary; plug adaptor would do) Availability ships within 6 - 12 business days Origin Russian Federation PRODUCT DETAILS The 'Gorgeous Spring' electric samovar set in front of you consists of a large 10 liter 'banka' (jar) - shaped hand - painted Russ - Category: Gifts/Specialty - Collectibles - Drinking & Dining Item: 453520273 - Gorgeous Spring Samovar Set Samovars Electric Samovars ian electric samovar (functional and ready to make tea), a hand - painted tray and a hand - painted porcelain teapot. The whole set is 100% original, made and imported from Russia. Would definitely make a gift to anyone interested in Russian culture. Important Slight variations in the painting pattern are acceptable, as each and eset is hand - painted; hence, and unparalleled. WARNING Do not place the painted teapot on top of hot samovar. The paint will come off. Teapot may be put on top of samovar only when the latter is not in use. MORE INFO RELATED STORY SAMOVAR HISTORY Samovar is a purely Russian invention. It is used for making tea. In the 17th century tea was delivered to Russia from the territory of West Mongolia and it was used as medicine among the nobility.

Exclusive Santa in Sleigh EXCLUSIVE QUALITY hand carved wooden Santa figurine, made of lime - tree, imported from Moscow, Russia. Hand painted by a professional Russian artisan; and covered w glitter and several layers of crystal clear lacquer (to make its bright fine coloring last for years). Festive pattern coat gives the Santa its Christmas look. Most of our Santas are also signed by the artists that made them. - Category: Gifts/Specialty - Collectibles - Christmas Gifts Item: 473721577 - Exclusive Santa in Sleigh Carved Santa Figurines Russian hand carved wooden Santas always make most and unforgettable Christmas gifts. This 1 would make the MOST EXQUISITE Christmas gift ever imaginable

Lace Runner Size 35. 2' x 10. 8'; lace 5. 4'. Authentic hand embroidered item imported from Moscow, Russia. Highest quality. 100% original. - Category: Gifts/Specialty - Collectibles - Drinking & Dining Item: 453526295 - Lace Runner Tablecloths Napkins

Orenburg Palanquin 11 Size 16 x 48 inches. Original Orenburg handmade shawl knitted from 100% genuine goat down. Soft and cozy, and elegant, highly durable and really (as each shawl is literally hand knitted). In comparison to the pashmina, these Russian shawls are much more and refined. Each authentic Orenburg shawl is so finesse that it may be stretched through a wedding (or engagement) ring. The productio - Category: Gifts/Specialty - Collectibles - Shawls & Scarves Item: 453519634 - Orenburg Palanquin 11 Orenburg n of such a shawl is labor - intensive, which reflects on the cost of the shawls. Wonderful addition to any women's outfit. Perfect engagement gift Note The item you receive may differ slightly due to the availability of the fabric and dye lots at the time of order. Eattempt will be made to make each item exactly as pictured or as close as possible.

Orenburg Shawl 08 Size 32 x 32 inches. Original Orenburg handmade shawl knitted from 100% genuine goat down. Soft and cozy, and elegant, highly durable and really (as each shawl is literally hand knitted). In comparison to the pashmina, these Russian shawls are much more and refined. Each authentic Orenburg shawl is so finesse that it may be stretched through a wedding (or engagement) ring. The productio - Category: Gifts/Specialty - Collectibles - Shawls & Scarves Item: 453519554 - Orenburg Shawl 08 Orenburg n of such a shawl is labor - intensive, which reflects on the cost of the shawls. Wonderful addition to any women's outfit. Perfect engagement gift Note The item you receive may differ slightly due to the availability of the fabric and dye lots at the time of order. Eattempt will be made to make each item exactly as pictured or as close as possible.

July Russian Tray Size approx. 18. 4' x 14. 4' Metric 46 x 36 cm Finish oil varnish (glossy) Availability ships within 7 - 12 business days Origin Russian Federation Product Details As all of our Zhostovo trays this large 'July' tray is handpainted in the village of Zhostovo, Russian Federation. It is manufactured according to the old Zhostovo painting tradition the details of which you may find below. - Gifts/Specialty - Collectibles - Drinking & Dining - 453521099 July Russian Tray This is a top quality 100% authentic Russian Zhostovo tray that would make an gift to anyone. MORE INFO RELATED STORY ZHOSTOVO PAINTING Zhostovo painting is 1 of the traditional types of Russian decorative work developed in the village of Zhostovo of Mytishi region, Moscow oblast. It appeared at the beginning of 19th century under the influence of Ural flower painting on metal. Zhostovo painting is essentially drawing on metal trays preliminarily covered by several layers of thick putty and oil varnish (normally, of black color). The painting itself is accomplished in several consequent stages; soft brush and oil - colors (richly mixed w linseed - oil) create an impression of an energetic and elastic touch. Stylistic development of Zhostovo painting is closely related to Ru

June Russian Tray Size approx. 18. 4' x 14. 4' Metric 46 x 36 cm Finish oil varnish (glossy) Availability ships within 7 - 12 business days Origin Russian Federation Product Details As all of our Zhostovo trays this large 'June' tray is handpainted in the village of Zhostovo, Russian Federation. It is manufactured according to the old Zhostovo painting tradition the details of which you may find below. - Gifts/Specialty - Collectibles - Drinking & Dining - 453521100 June Russian Tray This is a top quality 100% authentic Russian Zhostovo tray that would make an gift to anyone. MORE INFO RELATED STORY ZHOSTOVO PAINTING Zhostovo painting is 1 of the traditional types of Russian decorative work developed in the village of Zhostovo of Mytishi region, Moscow oblast. It appeared at the beginning of 19th century under the influence of Ural flower painting on metal. Zhostovo painting is essentially drawing on metal trays preliminarily covered by several layers of thick putty and oil varnish (normally, of black color). The painting itself is accomplished in several consequent stages; soft brush and oil - colors (richly mixed w linseed - oil) create an impression of an energetic and elastic touch. Stylistic development of Zhostovo painting is closely related to Ru