Souvenirs

“The tale of Tsar Saltan” is a fairy-tale by the most famous Russian poet Alexander Pushkin. The story tells us about Prince who meets Princess Swan. She helps him to become the most powerful man in the world. The doll is made of high-quality linden wood, which is traditionally used for such type of crafts. Matryoshka is painted with tempera and acrylic paint and covered with several layers of lacquer, for better protection. “Philipp” workshop is very famous in Saint-Petersburg among handicraft art community and souvenir galleries. A great experience and years of work put them on top of high quality and craftsmanship. Material: linden tree, acrylic paint, tempera, lacquer. Height: 21cm Weight: 500gr

Designed ten pieces Matryoshka doll set with the depiction of a Russian Fairy tale “Morozko”. It’s a story about frozen girl and the lord of the winter, who rewards hardworking and polite people, and helps them in hard moments. The doll is made of high-quality linden wood, which keeps its shape for a long time. It is hand painted by tempera and decorated with gold leaf. Several layers of lacquerer give better protection and brilliance for the doll. The art work was made in the old and well-known handicraft studio “Philipp”, based in St Petersburg. Their artists created their own recognizable style and kept the traditional technique of manufacturing at the same time. Distinguishing features of the studio are bright combinations of colors, detailed patterns of shawls, decorations with crystals and soft faces. Material: linden tree, acrylic paint, tempera, lacquer, crystals. Height: 21cm Weight: 540gr

Original hand painted Matryoshka doll of ten pieces. The design of this doll represents Saint-Petersburg itself – its majestic buildings and amazing attractions. You can find the depictions of Church of the Savior on Blood, Isaac’s Cathedral, Peter and Paul’s Fortress, the monument Bronze Horseman and Rostral Columns. It is made of high-quality linden wood with the use of tempera paint and crystals. “Firebird” studio, where the doll was created, is well-known in Saint-Petersburg. Professional artists are always looking for new waves and designs, which make them original and differ from the others. Material: linden wood, tempera, lacquer, crystals. Height: 16cm Weight: 300gr

Bright handmade Matryoshka doll of five pieces. It has detailed depictions of Saint-Petersburg attractions: Church of the Savior on Blood, Peter and Paul fortress, the Palace square, bridges. The doll is made of high quality linden wood, which keeps its shape for a very long time and never cracks. It is painted with the use of tempera and acrylic paint, gold leaf and shiny lacquer. The artists belong to the professional studio “White Nights”, based in St Petersburg. They are known for their unique style of painting, the ultimate sophistication and keeping best traditions. Material: linden wood, acrylic paint, tempera, lacquer. Height: 14cm Weight: 200gr

Russian troika - is a traditional harness driving combination, using three horses abreast. The image of troika can be often found in Russian applied art works. Here Father Frost is driving three horses. The figurine is hand carved and hand painted. Size: 19cm high, 34cm long, weight: 1,1kg

Handmade and hand painted doll of seven pieces. It is a fairy tale “Ivan Tsarevich and the Grey Wolf”. With the help of the Grey Wolf the main character finds the Fire-bird and the princess, kills all his enemies and becomes the ruler. Fire-bird can be found in many Russian fairy tales. It is a magical symbol of light and sun. This doll is made of high-quality linden wood, painted with tempera. Its surface is covered with different kinds of gold leaf. This unique Matryoshka doll was made by the old eminent “Philipp” studio, based in St Petersburg. Distinguishing features of the studio are bright combinations of colors, detailed patterns of shawls, decorations with crystals and soft faces. Material: linden wood, tempera, lacquer, crystals. Height: 22cm Weight: 600gr