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Souvenirs in St. Petersburg
What to buy in the cultural capital of Russia? In this article we offer You a selection of products that will be a worthy souvenir and gift from St. Petersburg
Souvenirs in St. Petersburg
What to buy in the cultural capital of Russia? In this article we offer You a selection of products that will be a worthy souvenir and gift from St. Petersburg
Folk art crafts — one of the forms of art, which clearly traced Russian traditions that originated many centuries ago. Products of Russian handicrafts perfectly combine the uniqueness of Russian traditional culture.
Prepared by Most Petersburg, 10.07.2019
Matryoshka Doll
The matryoshka doll is not just a craftwork, it is a true symbol of Russia, a favorite souvenir of Russians and guests coming to Russia. In 2020, the popular doll will be 130 years old.
Lacquer Miniature Painting
In St. Petersburg, the art of lacquer miniature originated in the XVIII century. It was in the northern capital that the foundations of "lacquer" art were laid in Russia. Today in St. Petersburg there are lacquer boxes of the best masters recognized all over the world.
Wood carving and painting
Artistic woodworking, like pottery, was known as early as the 9th-10th centuries. In Russia, rich in forests, the tree has always been loved and used by many generations of craftsmen who can identify its beauty, use plastic properties. Wood carving and painting belong to one of the oldest crafts in Russia, being a vivid and original manifestation of folk art.
Amber
The largest reserves of solar stone are concentrated in Russia: here, according to experts, there is about 90% of the total world supply of amber. In St. Petersburg, there is a wide collection of amber jewelry, household items, natural raw stones, which in themselves carry at least aesthetic value.
Handmade designer dolls
From the middle of the 18th century, ethnographic porcelain figurines were made. Today, the materials from which the doll is made, many — sculptural plastics, models, plaster, papier-mâché, porcelain, fabric, leather. After all, today in St. Petersburg there are a number of firms and many private craftsmen engaged in the manufacture and sale of interior dolls.
Authoring glass
An important feature of glass is that it has always served as a material for the realization of artistic ideas, and not an essential item. Therefore, all works of folk art, created from glass, primarily had aesthetic value for their creators.
Real Petersburg souvenirs will be a wonderful gift, souvenir and decoration. They reflect the true Russian style and have the best quality standards.
All the products described above are presented to the gallery "La Russe Voyage" - Boutique Gallery Grand Palace - Nevsky Prospekt 44 / Italiana 15, 1st floor. Absolutely unique selection of high-quality Russian souvenirs, jewelry, products of National Artistic crafts where you can find the perfect items from $ 20 to $ 2000.
The promo code "MOST PETERSBURG" - 10% discount
All the products described above are presented to the gallery "La Russe Voyage" - Boutique Gallery Grand Palace - Nevsky Prospekt 44 / Italiana 15, 1st floor. Absolutely unique selection of high-quality Russian souvenirs, jewelry, products of National Artistic crafts where you can find the perfect items from $ 20 to $ 2000.
The promo code "MOST PETERSBURG" - 10% discount
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