USSR Khokhloma Strawberry Hand Painted Russian Lacquer Tray Container Spoon 8pc For Sale

USSR Khokhloma Strawberry Hand Painted Russian Lacquer Tray Container Spoon 8pc
Russian Khokhloma lacquerware, and it is handcrafted today in the same 300-year old tradition created by the early icon makers to give the illusion of gold. The process includes six steps: (1) the linden wood is shaped; (2) painted with a clay primer and baked; (3) rubbed with oil and air-dried; (4) rolled in powdered aluminum and baked (years ago they used tin); (5) the artwork pattern is painted; (6) 3 coats of hot lacquer are applied, and any of the pattern left silver by the artist will turn to the beautiful golden color.
Excellent condition. Like new. Display