Khokhloma toys and utensils - a tradition that became the present

Khokhloma painting, like Dymkovo toy, Vologda lace, Pavlovo Posad shawls and other crafts reflect the spirit and traditions of our people. Today the interest in this art form is constantly growing. Khokhloma toys, painted glassware and furniture are not only Museum exhibits, but also an integral part of our lives. About them speech also will go today.

No one knows, how came Khokhloma painting. According to modern concepts, the fishery has more than 300 years. He appeared in the Volga river, where now is located the territory of the Kovernino district, Gorky region. Khokhloma toys and kitchen utensils differ a special honey-Golden color of the background or details of the pattern. It is what makes the painting unique. It is believed that the technology for producing such a tone was taken by the masters of the believers. Those were able to give the icons a Golden glow without the use of precious metal. 

Regardless of what covers Khokhloma painting: toys, dishes or furniture, — the principle of staining is the same. The wood is covered with a primer and linseed oil, and then rubbed aluminum powder. Earlier it was used instead of tin, however, modern technologies allow to produce aluminum in large numbers, but because it is now used in the process of creating Khokhloma utensils. Metallic powder paint product. Then once again coated with linseed oil and two coats of lacquer, after which the workpiece is placed in an oven. There are painted items go for gold. Under the influence of high temperature the special coating change the color of the product, and the metal layer gives the characteristic Shine.

Colour typical of Khokhloma, is obtained due to the specific composition covering the pattern. However, the value of such products not only in their beauty. Varnish protects the painting, is particularly resistant. He is not afraid of high temperature or mechanical impact. Khokhloma toys you can safely give to kids. Even if the children decide to redeem them in ice water, painted nothing will happen. The same goes for utensils: cups, plates, jugs and spoons, Khokhloma covered, not afraid of boiling water, or cold.

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