Every wizard praises - it's hard not to agree, looking at the "brand" things Russian artists who have taken to heart not only at home but also loved far beyond ...
Every wizard praises - it's hard not to agree, looking at the "brand" things Russian artists who have taken to heart not only at home but also loved far beyond .. Dymkovo toy Bright and elegant Dymkovo toy became a symbol of Vyatka land. This is one of the oldest Russian fisheries, which are engaged in master Viatka for already 400 years. Toys associated with the appearance of the spring holiday whistler when out of the hands of women suburb Dimkovo out clay whistles in the form of sheep, konyashek, goats or ducks.
During the 30-ies of XX century there were not only a large number of variations on the theme of spring toys household and fairy stories, but and we have developed many new patterns and color combinations. Each toy - is unique and unique, because it clings and signs master each time. In the world analogues of this clay is no miracle.


Orenburg shawl This item unmatched fit and goat's wool of cotton, silk or other yarns that make up its foundation. Knit from down Orenburg began in the XVIII century. Abroad for the first time Orenburg shawl was presented in 1857 at the Paris International Exhibition. Beauty and elegance captivated European audiences.
French in XVIII-XIX century, tens of thousands of tons of imported Orenburg down, which they put up Kashmir. Shawl, "spider" and stole - the three main varieties of Orenburg shawls. Top quality criteria - handkerchief must pass through the ring and placed in a goose egg. Best "webs" today knit villages and Yellow Shishma Saraktash district.


Ural malachite Despite the fact that not only malachite mined in the Urals, this green mineral with a unique pattern is considered "Russian" stone because it is superior to the rest of the Ural malachite in its splendor "on the surface, like velvet, and in a break, like satin." From the Urals went well and common throughout the world stone processing technology, called "Russian Mosaic". Loved malachite present products and Russian tsars. Thus, Alexander I gave Napoleon table, vase and candelabra, izgotovlnyee malachite. Unfortunately, today in the Urals almost no true masters capable to create masterpieces like vases and Galberga Shtakenshnejdera, countertop Monferrana or malachite columns Briullov.


Tula samovar In the 60 years of the XVIII century gunsmith Fedor Lisitcin decided to organize in Tula enterprise producing pots and "devices for heating the water." Soon neither fair is held without the participation of this product Tula craftsmen. The Oka "bellied beauties" slithered across Russia. Interestingly, the price of the product was determined by its weight. Despite the variety of shapes and design, any samovar had the same device - wall pan, pitcher, faucet handles. Often involved in the manufacture of a samovar whole family - so the senior masters passed on their experience and skills to minors.
In 1829, at the St. Petersburg exhibition Tula samovar was awarded a small silver medal. Today samovars not only an indispensable attribute of Russian tea, but also original works of art, glorified Tulu not only in his native country, but also far beyond its borders.


Shemogodskaya slotted elm Unusual warmth filled with products from birch bark masters Vologda. Popularity bark of our ancestors is not accidental - it is very light, durable and strong material. Were made of birch bark utensils, baskets, baskets, boxes, jewelry, clothes and shoes. Gained the most popularity shemogodskaya slotted elm, got its name from the river Shemoksy that flows below the Great Ustyug Vologda.Openwork floral ornament, intricately entwined stems, flowers, leaves and berries - it makes a traditional lace pattern Velikoustjugsky birchbark inimitable.


Khokhloma Probably Khokhlomskaya painting appeared in the XVII century in the village Khokhloma, on the left bank of the Volga. However, there is a large number of other versions of the appearance of this ancient folk art. Traditional juicy berries of mountain ash leaves in gilt on a black background can hardly remain indifferent. Later, with floral ornaments were added image of birds, fish and animals.This kind of decorative painting utensils used for decoration and furniture. Cups, bowls, bochata, and, of course, wooden spoons - these are just a small part of the range with khokhloma painting.
khokhlomskiye products valued not only for its beauty but also for the amazing practicality. In a pot, and you can file a hodgepodge and bring tea, and not worry that faded paint or lacquer crack. Today is considered the birthplace of khokhloma Kovernino Nizhny Novgorod settlement. Khokhloma - a phenomenon not only for Russia but also for the world of art.


Palekh boxes
The small town of Palekh in the Ivanovo region has long been famous for icon painting. Since the time of the Mongol yoke great demand small icons "Eggs", which could easily hide. In the middle of the XVII century Palekh reached Moscow, and craftsmen were invited to work - in the Kremlin Palace of Facets, the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, Novodevichy Convent were decorated Palekh icons. In XX century, Palekh masters forced to change their orientation plot works - Pushkin's fairy tales, scenes of village life, the revolutionary motives. At this time created gang that carries lacquer painting on papier-mache. Fine work Palekh craftsmen - cigarette cases and brooches, boxes and notebooks, chests and boxes famous - are known throughout the world.