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Bogorodskoye Wood Carving
There is a small village in the middle of Russia.
It is famous by their people who create unique line of animated
woodcarvings. You can’t find these items not in Hallmark neither in
regular gift shops, because there is less than hundred people who do
this authentic crafts and 10 billions of us on this planet. Made of solid
linden wood, this simple yet sophisticated carving boasts extraordinary
detail. All items are carved using traditional hand tools and no
automation is used at any stage of the fabrication process. This art
form endured for hundreds of years, being passed down from father to
daughter, from mother to son, from generation to generation.
Generally there are three types of movements.
- Bear sculptor starts to chop log when you
swing it in a slow circular motion.
- Santa's horse comes alive with push-button
- Bear and Old man start to hit anvil as you slide two straight
pieces.
There are presents for all ages and for all tastes: sportsmen,
musicians, boat owners, bird lovers, rafters, skiers, fishermen and so
on.
Take your time, look on these carving and if you will put your eye on any
item we will be glad to ship it worldwide.
There is a small village in the middle of Russia.
It is famous by their people who create unique line of animated
woodcarvings. You can’t find these items not in Hallmark neither in
regular gift shops, because there is less than hundred people who do
this authentic crafts and 10 billions of us on this planet. Made of solid
linden wood, this simple yet sophisticated carving boasts extraordinary
detail. All items are carved using traditional hand tools and no
automation is used at any stage of the fabrication process. This art
form endured for hundreds of years, being passed down from father to
daughter, from mother to son, from generation to generation.
Generally there are three types of movements.
- Bear sculptor starts to chop log when you
swing it in a slow circular motion.
- Santa's horse comes alive with push-button
- Bear and Old man start to hit anvil as you slide two straight
pieces.
There are presents for all ages and for all tastes: sportsmen,
musicians, boat owners, bird lovers, rafters, skiers, fishermen and so
on.
Take your time, look on these carving and if you will put your eye on any
item we will be glad to ship it worldwide.
| Valia's father Ivan is carving Bear on bike |
| Valia's uncle Vasili |
| Their house in Bogorodskoye village formerly known as Medvezhi Ugol (Bears' Haunt) |
| Valia is carving Bear on raft |