The enterprise ”The Traceries of Lipetsk”
established in Lipetsk, the city of the central Russia and is
specialized in producing family life utensils and the popular
Russian gifts and souvenirs made of soft wood widespread in
Russia (linden or aspen). It continues the carving and painting
traditions of the craftsmen of the region existed for the hundreds
of years. Lipetsk painting is alive developing phenomenon of
our modern national culture strongly connected both with the
past and the present life of the people.
Assimilating Khokhloma style of handpainting and motives of
Elets lace Lipetsk craftsmen developed their own style. They
extended the traditional Khokhloma color palette from the
using of black, red, yellow and green. The colors of Lipetsk
handpainting are all the colors of joy - emerald, purple,
azure. Ripe wheat ear became a symbol of well-being in Lipetsk
motives of handpainting.
Folk craft assortment includes painted bowls,
vases, wine-vessels, salt-cellars, kitchenware sets, carved
scoops, dippers, dishes, metal samovars and trays.
The enterprise ”The Traceries of Lipetsk” was
rewarded many times in the various Russian and international
fairs.
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