Lacquers

Slavic
Lacquered Miniature

Russia has a wide array of traditional crafts—ranging from painted artwork and wood, bone, or stone carving. Some regions specialize in shaping clay toys, while elsewhere artisans embellish lacquerware, everyday utensils, and tableware with distinctive decorative motifs.

Papier-Mâché Lacquers

Fedoskino

Palekh

Mstera

Kholui

Papier‑Mâché
Production Process

Each hand‑painted miniature in Russian lacquer art is a uniquely inspired creation that endows every piece with its own singular character. The entire sequence of drying, polishing, and lacquering typically requires a minimum of 45 days and can extend up to 60 days.

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