Sets of 5 beautiful vintage Gzhel styled Russian nesting dolls.

Gzhel is a style of Russian painting which originates from the village of Gzhel not far from Moscow.  
Since the  XIV century, the Gzhel and some 30 villages in the neighbourhood have become the centre of Gzhel production.
In the distant past  Gzhel drawings were coloured.
Local masters painted clay household items: plates, dinner sets, mugs, jugs, toys, etc.
Today it features distinctive blue designs on white background.
This style of paintings was borrowed from the Dutch.
White-and-blue paintings appear in an unusual way:
At first, the object is painted with cobalt oxide which is black.
Then it covered with white glaze and placed in the oven.
After heating the glaze becomes transparent and cobalt acquires sky-blue colour.

Gzhel art are always hand-made!
Artists paint every part with a brush, making each object an individual piece of art.

Many Russian people today collect Gzhel, decorating their houses with cups and plates, pitchers and samovars, clocks, teapots, and funny figurines like presented nesting dolls.


Details & Measurements:

Material: Linden wood
Finish: Eco Gloss Coating

5pcs 11cm/4.3" Dolls
Height: 11cm
Weight: 120g

5pcs 13cm/5.1" Dolls
Height: 13cm
Weight: 160g


Due to handmade nature a pattern and size may slightly vary.

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