Art objects can be a real decoration of a house, apartment or office , if used correctly. Those who appreciate masterpieces from the talented hands of Russian masters are probably familiar with Zhostovo trays. A beautiful thing from a real master is a variant of a perfect gift to a relative or colleague. So, we will tell you about the history of creating Zhostovo trays and where they are currently made.
History of the Zhostovo tray
Zhostovo painting is a folk art craft, which consisted of the painting of tin products (trays), which began its existence in 1825 from the village of Zhostovo, Moscow region. Initially, several workshops appeared under the direction of Korobov and Philip Veshnyakov, who took the tradition of the 17th century Tagil painting on papier-mache products. Then the trays began to be made of iron, but the paint was poorly fixed on this material. Then in the middle of the 19th steel forged products were used.
With the advent of Soviet power, the workshops merged into labor co-operatives. Since the 60s of the XX century, Zhostovo trays have gained popularity, not only in the USSR, but also abroad. Fine items of folk crafts took part in numerous exhibitions. Zhostovo trays became the hallmark of Russian folk art and the country.
Today Zhostovo tray is still famous among connoisseurs and ordinary people. The main problems are cheap mass forgery, which flooded stores of souvenirs and art objects.
How do Zhostovo trays?
If we talk about where the Zhostovo trays are made, the workshops did not change the address-in the village of Zhostovo they are still engaged in this kind of fishing. Now it is a factory consisting of a workshop for forging and stamping of metal products, and a paint shop where the trays are covered with varnish, then painted black. And only after that, after the prepared items fall into the hands of artists, masters of painting.
For Zhostovo painting is characterized by an image of a colorful flower bouquet, where alternate small field and large garden flowers, and sometimes garden fruits. Basically the background for the image is dark, but you can find the products with a silver, red or green background. At the heart of this painting is a free and juicy brush stroke. Moreover, the masters work manually not according to the samples, but according to the rules. Each author signs his work. Thus, the author's Zhostovo trays have no repetitions, each work is unique.
As for the shape of Zhostovo trays, they are very diverse. Simple - round, oval or rectangular. Effectively look "guitar" and octagonal trays, decorated on the sides with relief forged elements and slotted handles. The trays are made by hand using the method of cold forging (such items cost several times more expensive) or with the help of stamp-forms.
By the way, on purpose, the Zhostovo trays are divided into a group for household use (for samovar , for fruit,
How to care for a jostling tray?
Of course, products designed to decorate the room, need timely cleaning from the dust. Typically, a soft cut of cloth soaked in water, or special wet wipes for cleaning, is used. Caring for Zhostovo trays used for household purposes in the kitchen can include removal of fat drops. In this case, aggressive means may not be appropriate, since the applied layer of the painting will be spoiled. It is best to use special products with a mild effect.