best-known Russian Artifacts That You Can Buy to Decorate Your Homes.

You must have seen various artifacts of various countries that look so good and attract us towards themselves. We just want to buy them and keep them in our homes, if I talk about our own country then we have also traditional artifacts and we love to purchase them but if you want to explore yourself and buy something new then I am going to suggest you some beautiful artifacts which is very much prevalent across the world and they look so amazing that you would definitely want to buy them. There are so many types of dolls and toys that are made of wood and painted with beautiful colors. I shall give you a short description of all the types in this article and you can search them at online stores or go to sites like eBay to purchase them where you would get these artifacts along with other various and you can just order them and decorate your home.

1) Gzhel

It is purely Russian handicraft which got its name from the village “Gzhel”. It’s a ceramic art which was originated in the 19th century and received popularity. In this type of handicraft, we see so many types of designs of ceramics which are painted in two colors only blue and white, we see the designs of flowers and leaves painted on the products like jugs, trays, cups, and many more.

2) Palekh

This is also a type of painting but different from the first one that we see on boxes or cases. Generally, we see small paintings of Russian fairy tales or literary works. the paintings have some meaning it. The painter uses vibrant colors of different types to depict the actual meaning. If you search and look out for the pictures then you shall surely like it.

3) Zhostvo Painting

It is the traditional Russian folk art that is still prevalent in today’s Russia. The artist paints paintings of metal in marvelous floral designs. This is primarily used to paint serving trays and metal plates. You can also hang them on your wall as a piece of a decorative item in your drawing room.

4) Vologoda Lace

It can be traced back to 17th century Russia where volgoda lace was originally woven with gold and silver wires for the clothes of royalty and rich people or the people who belong to the church. However, now anyone who loves gold and silver in clothes can wear it. This art form has gained worldwide popularity because of its beautiful patterns, linings, and designs. It is a very intricate art form that requires a lot of labor and is made with the hands only. In Russia, you can easily see people wearing it on special occasions.

5) Dymkovo Toy

These are small toys that are made of clay. These clay toys look so beautiful when they get painted with beautiful colors and look like living being. You can find various types of toys in a variety of shapes, colors, and designs. You can put them on a table or showcase them as a decorative piece.

6) Tula Samovar

This is very unique to observe that almost every art form is related to some region and they are famous with the name of the same region, like this one belongs to the Tula region and that’s why its name is Tula Samovar. It is made of metal that can endure fire because it was used to boil water or make tea and coffee but now these are used as decorative items only. Sometimes you see it without paintings but you can also get the painted one which looks absolutely lovely.

7) Khokhloma

This was started in 17th-century Russia. This handicraft is famous for its unique color patterns of red and golden because every item is painted with these two colors only. We see various floral and landscape designs in the small items. You can get the dishes, bowls, and spoons with this design.

These were the few types of artifacts that are famous in Russia for their uniqueness and worldwide. However, you can also find some other types which are not mentioned here.