Vintage Khokhloma Hand-Painted Wood Lacquerware Serving Spoons - Set of 11

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Vintage serving set of 11 Khokhloma hand painted wood lacquerware spoons, made in the USSR. The set includes: 5 larger … Read more Vintage serving set of 11 Khokhloma hand painted wood lacquerware spoons, made in the USSR. The set includes: 5 larger size spoons and 6 smaller spoons.

The exteriors are hand painted with beautiful and traditional floral motifs in gold, red, and green. The large spoons have the strawberry pattern on the inside and outside, and the smaller spoons have the floral berry pattern. The set is sure to add unique, bold, mid century flare to your bar or dining room!

Khokhloma, Hohloma or Khokhloma painting (хохлома or хохломская роспись in Russian, is the name of a Russian wood painting handicraft style and national ornament, known for its curved and vivid, mostly flower, berry and leaf patterns. Often the Slavic mythical figure of Russian fairytales Firebird is also a part of Khokhloma painting. When painted on wood, in most cases red, black, green, yellow and orange are used over a gold background. The effect it has when applied to wooden tableware or furniture, making it look heavier and metal-like. The Khokhloma painting symbolizes the high importance of forests and nature in Russian culture and its history. Russia comprises the world's largest forest area. See less