Lacquer miniature painting of Kholui is a very unusual and original part of decorative and applied arts. This art appeared on the base of icon painting in 1932.

The unique box «Fisherman» was made by a very outstanding artist. We may notice an amazing shine of the box, which was achieved by putting gold and silver in the paints.

The stages of creation are strictly sequential: firstly, the base is primed, then covered with black and red lacquer, then comes the most amazing stage – painting. Paints are mixed according to an old special recipe that has been passed on by craftsmen from generation to generation. The gold ornament is created using gold leaf with the addition of cherry resin, which gives the work a special originality. The finished box is covered with several layers of natural lacquer and used to give the item a perfect shine.

Size: 11cm long, 9cm wide and 4,5cm high.