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Russian Arts and Crafts



Russian Arts and Crafts represent the tradition of the country. The indigenous population indulges in Arts and Crafts in Russia, as it is a part of their culture. Russian nesting dolls, which are known as Matryoshka or Babushka, are famous all over the world. The dolls are the most traditional form of handicraft and are a great form of gift. Nesting Dolls of Russia represent the looks of young Russian women dressed in traditional Russian outfit.

Traditional shawls are another form of Arts and Crafts of Russia. The delicate and fascinating works on the shawls make them popular worldwide. Russian Shawls represent style as well as tradition. There are different types of Shawls in Russia, like the hand knitted ones, the machine knitted ones and embroidered ones. The woolen shawls are designed for modern women. The soft and natural fabric of wool, which is not exposed to any kind of technical processing, is incredibly comfortable.

Russian eggs also represent the Russia Arts and Crafts. The eggs are beautifully decorated and great items for gifts as well as showpiece articles. Russian glass figures and Russian jewelry are also great favorites of the local people as well as the tourists. Russian Arts and Crafts being a part of the ancient society is still continued in the present days.

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