Here you can find items from Russia, Ukraine, Belorus, Poland, Bulgaria, and Lithuania.
The Russian Shop / Maison Russe, 1720 Ogden Ave., Lisle, IL 60532 (800) 778-9404
An interesting variety of collectible folk art from both former USSR republics and Easter bloc nations.
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Click for a closer view. Bread Plate, Poland, early 20th century. Czem chata bogata tem rada (The riches of the cottage we share with joy.) "Made in Poland" burnt into back of plate. 8 1/2" diameter. Poland, early 20th century. Rare. Back view [#FA-PP5] |
Click for a closer view. Mushroom Set "Grzyby". Poland. Large mushroom surrounded by six small ones. All caps come off. Painting, woodburning, lacaquer. Poland, 1970s. [#POL-Grz1] 1 set only. |
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Click for a closer view. Mother and Child Straw Pano (Plaque) Belorussia (Belarus). "Belorussian Madonna". The straw used is a special variety of rye that is neatly harvested with a scythe, then boiled in a potassium solution. The straw is colored, cut into shape, and then fastened and covered with an oil lacquer. 8 1/4" x 11 3/4". USSR, mid-1980s. [#BEL-PN1] |
| Click for a closer view. Bulgaria. Decorative Plate "Dance". Polychrome painting, pyrography, matte lacquer. 1980s, 5 3/4" dia. [#BUL-P2]1 only. Closeup |
Click for a closer view. Mortar & Pestle. Poland. 1960s. Mortar with lid, much woodburning decoration. Mortar: 4 1/2"x 3". Pestle: 7". [#POL-M&P1]1 only. Open view. |
| Click for a closer view. Jewelry Box. Lithuania. [#LIT-Bx3] 1 only. Open view. | Back view. |
Click for a closer view. Wall Candle Sconce. Lithuania. Hand carved. Mid-20th century. Wood drip rings are detached (as found). Nice wood grain, minor sticker residue on back. 9"x6"x4 1/4". [#LIT-Wsc1] 1 only. Rings detached. | Back. |
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The Russian Shop / Maison Russe
1720 Ogden Ave
Lisle IL 60532
1-800-778-9404