Bogorodskoye Carved and Painted Boxes
On this page, you can find some wonderful traditionally carved boxes from Bogorodsk
which were made in the late 1990s. The paintings and compositions are
more polychrome and complex than Zagorsk boxes. Also, the ornamental
carving around the boxes is much more complicated. Go Here for A Selection
of Older Painted
Boxes from Zagorsk.
Pokerwork, also known as pyrography, has been around for 500
years as a decorative element. It was in the late 19th century that
painting combined with pokerwork became popular. The main
ornamental composition is drawn in the wood with a heated needle. This
picture is then painted in simple or complex color schemes, then coated
with lacquer. These boxes have carved designs around the
perimeter of the boxes and are hinged.
Boxes, such as the
ones on this page, depict the seasons, troika sleigh
rides (called "The Milky Way", the countryside, street fairs, and, of course, ancient Russian
architecture. They are titled and signed by the artists.
Click on the picture to see a closer view.
"17th Century Moscow Street Fair". By Petelina.
Pokerwork and painted decoration. Intricate carved sides.
Dark stain wood. Hinged lid.
6 3/4" x 5" x 2 1/2".
Sorry, sold. [#BGB-3]
Box open |
Closeup
Detail |
Detail
Detail |
Detail
Click on the picture to see a closer view.
"The Milky Way (Winter Troika)". By Petelina.
Pokerwork and painted decoration. Intricate carved sides.
Dark stain wood. Hinged lid.
6 1/4" x 6 1/4" x 2 1/2".
$95. 1 only. [#BGB-21]
Box open |
Closeup
Detail |
Detail |
Detail
Click on the picture to see a closer view.
"Moscow Kremlin". By Piala.
Pokerwork and painted decoration. Intricate carved sides.
Dark stain wood. Hinged lid.
8" x 4 1/2" x 2 1/2".
$75. 1 only. [#BGB-4]
Box open
Closeup
Detail
Click on the picture to see a closer view.
"Autumn View". By Kashtanova.
Pokerwork and painted decoration. Intricate carved sides.
Dark stain wood. Hinged lid.
4 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 1 3/4".
$40. 1 only. [#BGB-9]
Box open.
All boxes on this page subject to prior sale.
How to Order |
Carved Wooden Toys
Return to The Russian Shop Home Page
The Russian Shop / Maison Russe
1720 Ogden Ave
Lisle IL 60532
1-800-778-9404