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August Russian Tray
Size approx. 21. 2' x 17. 2' Metric 53 x 43 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 oval 'August' 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 - Category: Gifts/Specialty - Collectibles - Drinking & Dining Item: 453521098
- August Russian Tray Zhostovo Trays below. 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 relate
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Faberge Style Egg with Cross 2
Height 6 inch. Decorated w semi - precious stones and crowned w a cross. This Faberge style egg has been designed after the Carl Faberge masterpieces from St Petersburg Russia. Faberge eggs incorporate Byzantine and Russian religious symbolism w European techniques to produce some of the Russian collectibles. Faberge style egg like this would make a Russian gift luxurious in its unparalle - Category: Gifts/Specialty - Collectibles - Folk Art Item: 453521174
- Faberge Style Egg with Cross 2 Decorative Eggs Faberge Style led exquisiteness.
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Faberge Style Egg Jesus Our Savior
Height 6 inch. Gorgeous Faberge style egg - that opens to display a mini - icon of the Lord Jesus our Savior - designed after the Carl Faberge masterpieces from St Petersburg Russia. Decorated w semi - precious stones and crowned w a cross. Faberge eggs incorporate Byzantine and Russian religious symbolism w European techniques to produce some of the Russian collectibles. Faberge style - Category: Gifts/Specialty - Collectibles - Folk Art Item: 453520551
- Faberge Style Egg Jesus Our Savior Decorative Eggs Faberge Style egg like this would make a Russian gift luxurious in its unparalleled exquisiteness.
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Faberge Style Egg Mary Jesus 2
Height 6 inch. Gorgeous Faberge style egg - that opens to display a mini - icon of Mary & Baby Jesus - designed after the Carl Faberge masterpieces from St Petersburg Russia. Decorated w semi - precious stones and crowned w a cross. Faberge eggs incorporate Byzantine and Russian religious symbolism w European techniques to produce some of the Russian collectibles. Faberge style egg lik - Category: Gifts/Specialty - Collectibles - Folk Art Item: 453520552
- Faberge Style Egg Mary Jesus 2 Decorative Eggs Faberge Style e this would make a Russian gift luxurious in its unparalleled exquisiteness.
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Faberge Style Egg Mary Baby Jesus
Height 6 inch. Gorgeous Faberge style egg w a mini - icon of Mary & Baby Jesus designed after the Carl Faberge masterpieces from St Petersburg Russia. Decorated w semi - precious stones and crowned w a cross. Faberge eggs incorporate Byzantine and Russian religious symbolism w European techniques to produce some of the Russian collectibles. Faberge style egg like this would make a Russian - Category: Gifts/Specialty - Collectibles - Folk Art Item: 453520974
- Faberge Style Egg Mary Baby Jesus Decorative Eggs Faberge Style gift luxurious in its unparalleled exquisiteness.
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Semenov Russian Doll
Size approx. 12. 8' Metric 32 cm Consists of 20 pieces Finish glossy (lacquer) Availability ships within 10 - 15 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 in the city of Semenov, Russia. It is a typical nest - Category: Gifts/Specialty - Collectibles - Folk Art Item: 453520933
- Semenov Russian Doll Nesting Dolls Matryoshka Traditional 20 doll sets ing doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated w 3 - 5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. MORE INFO RELATED STORY 'SEMENOVSKAYA' or SEMENOV CITY MATRYOSHKA 'Semenovskaya' is a Russian adjective that stands for 'that of Semenov', or - to be more precise - 'that of Semenov city', a small town in Nizhny Novgorod province that greatly contributed to matryoshka history. Olga Litvina in her article 'About Matryoshka' writes The end of the XIXth century brought w it a real 'matryoshka boom'. To satisfy the unexpected demand, manufacturers emerged on the market. In less than a few years, almost the whole city of Sergiev Posad was painting matryoshkas. This city was the place that had both multitudes of experienced wood turners and t
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Semyonov Nesting Doll
Size approx. 12. 8' Metric 32 cm Consists of 20 pieces Finish glossy (lacquer) Availability ships within 10 - 15 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 in the city of Semenov, Russia. It is a typical nesting dol - Category: Gifts/Specialty - Collectibles - Folk Art Item: 453597952
- Semyonov Nesting Doll Nesting Dolls Matryoshka Traditional 20 doll sets l, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated w 3 - 5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. MORE INFO RELATED STORY 'SEMENOVSKAYA' or SEMENOV CITY MATRYOSHKA 'Semenovskaya' is a Russian adjective that stands for 'that of Semenov', or - to be more precise - 'that of Semenov city', a small town in Nizhny Novgorod province that greatly contributed to matryoshka history. Olga Litvina in her article 'About Matryoshka' writes The end of the XIXth century brought w it a real 'matryoshka boom'. To satisfy the unexpected demand, manufacturers emerged on the market. In less than a few years, almost the whole city of Sergiev Posad was painting matryoshkas. This city was the place that had both multitudes of experienced wood turners and the raw ma
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Family Doll 20 pcs exclusive
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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 - Gifts/Specialty - Collectibles - Folk Art - 453493345 Russian Motifs 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
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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 - Gifts/Specialty - Collectibles - Folk Art - 453493346 Winter Scenes 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
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