Fairy tales are the favorite motifs of Fedoskino miniaturists' painting
11/3/0
Modern masters of folk craft apply the secrets of ancient artisans in their work. And today, products, whether it be a unique author's matryoshka or a painted box, just like in ancient times, are distinguished by the refinement of their painting and the magnificence of the images created. The wide range of images applied to miniatures allows one to choose the most favorite product, which may depict a flower arrangement or scenes from folk epics and fairy tales. Products made in the icon-painting style are distinguished by their originality. With the help of patterned painting, artists manage to create multi-figure compositions that give colorfulness to the entire product.
It is noteworthy that traditional lacquer miniature has a magical appeal precisely because of the compositions depicted on it. And for this magnificence to adorn the lid of a box or a cigarette case, in addition to the artist's talent, skills and enormous patience are required. The excellent quality characteristics of souvenir products ensure their long-term use.
According to history, in the 18th century, in the village of Fedoskino near Moscow, one of the wealthy merchants organized his own production, where the main product was the Fedoskino miniature, which later became incredibly popular in Europe. Little boxes, caskets, chests, and tea caddies are true works of art. The use of three-layer painting gives the image uniqueness and volume. The shimmering lacquer background and incredibly intricate painting compositions attracted not only famous collectors but also ordinary people not alien to beauty.
The technology of making miniatures includes the use of a backing of silver or gold foil or bronze spraying, giving the product a presentable appearance. Nowadays, traditional lacquer miniature is a unique souvenir product that can become an exclusive decoration of any interior or an excellent gift for a loved one.
Made more than a hundred years ago, lacquer miniatures still look as if they were made recently. Bright colors that have not faded over time, the shine of the lacquer, and the expressiveness of the painting – all this makes the product a true masterpiece of folk craft.