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Wood objects and toys

Among the Russian traditional souvenir products are various wooden items (among the best known are the Chochloma painted tableware) and toys—intricate constructions of wood or vivid earthenware miniatures. Some of the famous toys from Vyatka (now the city of Kirov) are thought to be survivals of idols made for homes, representing the innumerable local deities that preceded Christianity.

We also included in this souvenir group the beautifully decorated and handsomely lacquered papier-mâché articles made in Gzhel, Fedoskino, and Mstera, which represent the traditional Russian lacquer miniature painting in tempera.

Last update: 01.12.2009