Bratina Endova Lebed Khokhloma Hand-painted Top gift Souvenir Russian Folk Art

Handmade. Gift. A souvenir. Russian folk art. Bratina "Swan". Eco-materials: linden, gouache, varnish. Khokhloma painting.Khokhloma is a true embodiment of the traditions of folk crafts of Russia. It is still loved for its unique patterns and harmonious color combination. The main colors used in painting belong to the warm range of the spectrum: red, black, gold.The combination of these colors, which came from icon painting, is very symbolic:* red (beautiful) power color;* the golden color of search, well-being, the divine principle;* the black color of the curtain before eternal life, the color of spiritual purification.This color helps to relieve stress and is comparable to the perception of a smoothly flowing river or a peacefully burning fire.Traditional elements of khokhloma are red juicy berries of rowan and strawberry, flowers and branches. Birds, fish and animals are often found.They paint the products manually, without pre-marking, thanks to this, each product is unique, and the drawing is different from the previous one each time.The weight is 7.4 oz (210 grams). Size 7.9 x 3.9 x 10.4 in (20 x 10 x 26.5 cm.)