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A distinguished looking man maintains his nonchalant gaze as he drives a sleigh through the snowy Russian night. Ominous swirls of black clouds part to reveal pale moonlight behind the towering domes of the city. The sleigh's passengers warm themselves beneath a thick fur blanket as the snow becomes a roiling haze beneath the horse's hooves. The femal passenger glances suddenly outward, as though aware of the viewer's presence. The scene is nicely painted with rich colors and sparkling gold accents. This box is made of high quality papier mache and is signed on the lid with the title, artist's name, and village. There is a hinge at the top, and the interior is red lacquer. It stands on four curved legs, and bears the Kholui insignia and the phrase, "Made in Russia," on its base. An enchanting folk scene.
This jewellery lacquer box is produced by the Kholui Association that specializes in producing handpainted boxes of papier-mache. This material is more lasting than the wood, which can crack because of time or moisture. Papier-mache is an art which has deep roots in the Russian history. Producing of every item is a very long and labour-consuming process. The beautiful miniature painting which covers the boxes is very detailed and originates from the Russian icon painting. The main aspects in producing of miniatures are right preparation and blending of paints (all paints are handmade), several stages of lacquering and polishing, and of course the mastery of the Kholui artists. The principal topics of miniatures are the landscapes and architectual monuments of Russia, the plots and protagonists of Russian fairy tales, fables and legends.
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