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This wonderful lacquer box is the work of masters of the Kolui School.
Kholui boxes are made from papier-mache in a long and complex process, using a special technology, after which they are decorated by hand using special materials including gold and cherry-tar. The box is finished with several layers of lacquer, and thoroughly polished. Boxes like this make great gifts for you and your friends!
The art of the Russian lacquer miniature derived from from old Russian icon painting and is really unique.
Everybody who looks at the boxes and plates painted by Russian miniature artists will be astonished at the incredible detail touched in by the artist's brush.
Overall, this work is a very good value and a lovely miniature. The box is signed with the name of the artist, village and style.
The fabulous lacquered box is handmade by the Kholui Association that specializes in miniature painting 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 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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