Russian handicrafts

Russia is one of the most important cradles of history and art in the world. Linen fabrics, handicrafts, woolen shawls and crystal jewelry are among the best souvenirs of Russia. In this country, you can find books, historical manuscripts and old expensive objects. If you are interested in antiques, you have to pay a tax to the Russian govement to get a license to buy these products.

>> Dimoco toys:
Dimoco toys are made of clay and are special for Russia. The appearance of these toys is similar to animals. Russian women traditionally make Dimukovo toys. These toys are symbols and souvenirs of Dimokuvo village and there are different types of these dolls in this village.

Russian dolls
of this type of toys were used in previous centuries for religious ceremonies and ceremonies and various ceremonies in the field of agriculture. They were considered as a sacred object in various ceremonies, but with the passage of time, the level of belief in the sanctity or magical power of the toy Dimoku's height decreased and today it is just a doll for children to play with. Among the most famous souvenirs of Russia, we can mention the Dymokovo toy.

>> Pisanka from Russian crafts:
Pisanka, which is very old; It is one of the other Russian handicrafts. In fact, using eggs, they make such handicrafts, which are special for the Slavic people. Pisanka is designed using traditional and old designs. Also, wax-resistant design method is used in the design of Pisanka.

The designs used on Pisanka are not painted, but written on them using beeswax. Pysanka is derived from a Russian word that means writing; Because they use beeswax to write and create a patte on the egg. In other words, the types of eggs that can be used as decoration by creating a writing design on them; They say Pisanka.

Pysanka is one of the other Russian handicrafts that dates back several centuries
 

Pysanka is used in the celebration of Easter in many European countries. As one of the handicrafts of Russia, pysanka is also considered a symbol and a sacred factor. The opinion of some Russian people is that Pysanka has a spiritual power and prevents evil spirits from entering the house.

>> Valenki (felt boots) is a handicraft of Russia:
felt boots are very old, so that 1500 years ago, they made these boots for walking in the snow, and today the amount of production and consumption has expanded and also It is the most popular souvenir of Russia. Pure wool is used to make them in the traditional way, while factories add other materials to it and produce this type of boots.

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Although felt boots have the ability to warm the feet, there is also the possibility of getting them wet. Therefore, you should wear rubber shoes when using these balconies. It is interesting to know that a one millimeter-sized volcano was made by an artist named Lusha, which can only be seen with a magnifying glass.

>> Amber is one of the souvenirs of Russia:
amber is called a kind of golden and orange stone, and it is actually the sap of trees that were placed under water for fifty years to tu into stone. By looking carefully at these stones, you can observe different types of insects inside them.

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This stone, according to the opinion of Russian people, can increase human energy and reduce negative frequencies from a person. One of the purest Russian souvenirs that caot be found anywhere in the world; It is amber that is used in jewelry such as rings, earrings, necklaces, etc.

A room was built for the King of Prussia in the past, and its door and walls were made of amber and gold, but no trace of it was left in World War II. Until now, the Amber Room was the eighth place in the list of great wonders of the world.

Amber is a precious golden and orange stone that is one of the handicrafts of Russia
 

>> Zhustov tray from Russian crafts:
Zhustov painting is a tin product (tray) that started in 1825 in the Moscow region from the village of Zhustov. Initially, Korbov and Philip Vashnyakov set up several educational workshops that showcased the 17th century Tagil painting tradition in Poppy Masha products. The trays were made of iron, but the color on these materials was weak. Then steel by-products were used in the mid-19th century.

With the rise of Soviet power, educational workshops joined labor cooperation. Zhostov trays have gained great popularity in the Soviet Union and abroad since the 1960s. In numerous exhibitions, there are beautiful items of folk handicrafts. The tray is known as a characteristic of the ethnic art of Russia and the country.

Zhostov's tray has become a characteristic of the ethnic art of Russia and the country
 

>> Paolo Posad shawl and scarf:
One of the souvenirs of Russia is the Paolo Posad shawl, which is a special gift especially for women. This shawl won the 2012 Eurovision Mode Festival as part of the costumes. Russian women wear Paulo Posad shawls or scarves with fur coats in winter. These shawls are woven using wool or silk.

>> Traditional Russian samovar:
In Iranian culture and tradition, samovar has a long history. In fact, the samovar entered Russia during the Roman Empire, and then samovar production began in the city of Tula by the order of Peter I. After that, a person named Kapirzin established a workshop in this field in the 19th century. These samovars have various designs, colors and sizes.

Samavar is one of the Russian handicrafts that was imported to Russia from the Roman Empire
 

>> Gzhel:
a type of Russian pottery is called Gzhel, which is used for decorative or kitchen purposes. Gazelle was originally produced in a village with the same name. Today, these blue and white dishes are found all over the world. You can also use these gazelles to drink tea. The price of the dishes varies depending on the size, type of work and the number of dishes you want. Gazelle is one of the other souvenirs of Russia.

>> Kokoshnik scarf:
Among other beautiful and colorful souvenirs of Russia, we can mention the fancy Kokoshnik scarves, which were considered a part of the Russian national costume for a long time, when women used to weave their hair and use these scarves.