Handmade Russian Gzhel souvenir ceramic Little Alyonkashipped directly from Russia. Dimensions and weight Size11 cm × 6 cm × 6 cm Gross weight 76 g Gzhel is the name of the traditional Russian craft of production of porcelain and pottery items - dishes, tiles, other decorative elements and pieces. If to be more precise Gzhel is the name of the region close to Moscow which includes about 27 of villages and small towns. The region forms the so-called "Gzhel bush." Pottery production and then later porcelain manufacturing is based on presence of porcelain clay, perfectly suitable for these purposes. Painting is made by special cobalt paints which is put on the raw unglazed porcelain pieces. Then the painted products are burnt in the high-temperature ovens. As a result of burning the cobalt painting, almost black before burning, becomes bright and vivid blue. Then the products are coated with glaze and are burnt at second time. This technique allows to protect painting very well. The crafters of Gzhel region produce a wide range of different utilitarian and decorative products - porcelain sculptures and figurines, boxes, vases, candlesticks, ashtrays and even clocks.
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