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For Russophiles, several Russian folk art essays are listed below.  They required more than a year of research and writing (especially editing).  Several books helped point the way, including Alison Hilton’s Russian Folk Art, Alexander Pronin’s Russian Folk Arts, and Ovsyannikov’s Russian Folk Arts and Crafts.  The project simply began as a research interest and kept growing.

John Potter

Academic Librarian

Russian Folk Art Essays:

Bratina & Charka,  Kovshi Scoops, Balalaika Guitar,  Dymkovo Figurines, Porcelain Eggs, Pavlovsky Shawls,

Orenburg Shawls,  Painting Styles, Gzhel Ceramics, Birch Bark Lace, Nesting Dolls, Khokhloma Bowls, Tula Samovars, Rostov Enamels, Valdai Bells, Faberge Eggs, Bogorodskoye Dolls, Zhostovo Trays, Russian Costume Dolls