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Russian brooches and jewelry are familiar among women. The brooches are designed in the Zhostovo style, which is known worldwide for its decorated trays with floral prints on black background. The Zhostovo style of painting specializes on bright and attractive paints with wide brush strokes. The particular style creates a contrasting shadow to make the items more attractive and classy. Brooches are of various types likely the Santa, Fedoskino, Animals, Hair Slides, Pins and Flower brooches.
Apart from the floral prints, the Russian brooches also feature scenes of countryside, beautifully painted by the artists. This style is known as the Fedoskino style, which specializes on realism. Generally oil paints are used in place of tamperas to paint this type of brooches. The base of the brooch is framed with metal and is made with the mother- of- pearl piece.
Santa brooches and hair slides are seen during Christmas. They are painted on either wood or papier- masche and are colored with bright temperas and finished with lacquer.
The Russian brooches are loved and admired throughout the world for its minute paintings with unique style. These brooches are also a part of the Russian art and craft, which is greatly influenced by styles like the Palekh, Mstera, Khohloma and so on.
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