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This Golden Khokhloma "Spring" Ginger Jar is made of the finest quality Russian Khokhloma lacquerware. It is handcrafted today in the same 300-year old tradition created by the early icon makers to give each piece the illusion of gold. The process includes six steps: (1) the linden wood is shaped; (2) painted with a clay primer and baked; (3) rubbed with oil and air-dried; (4) rolled in powdered aluminum and baked (years ago they used tin); (5) the artwork pattern is painted; (6) 3 coats of hot lacquer are applied, and any of the pattern left silver by the artist will turn to the beautiful golden color.
Hand-painted in the "kudrina" style, with fairytale flowers and vines on a golden background, makes this "Spring" Ginger Jar a wonderful addition to your collection or a great gift.
With this piece is included a booklet entitled "Forests of Gold", which gives a brief history of Khokhloma Painting and its various pattern styles.
Dimensions: 8"h x 5" dia.
Product code: Golden Khokhloma order "Spring" Ginger Jar