Carvings and Toys

The Bogorodsk Toys and Carvings The toy masters from the village of Bogorodskoye make wooden toys following the techniques and methods that first appeared in the 17th and 18th centuries. Making toys there is a family business where children and adults work together. The toys reflect the themes and subjects of everyday life. The main characters in Bogorodsk toys are birds and animals - especially the bear - a core symbol of Russia. The original design makes these simple toys enteraining and intriguing. Bogorodsk toys and carvings are made with great humor and skill. In early European history, toys were believed to hold magical powers and could ensure a good harvest, a happy marriage and even wealth! Giving toys as gifts is an old Russian custom.

Man in Banya		Puppeteer
$CAD 15.00 USD$ 15.00		$CAD 65.00 USD$ 65.00
Banya are the equivalent of the Russian spa. This lucky fellow just happens to have a scrubbing she...More		He stands about 14" tall and is hand carved from linden wood. The two puppets bob realistically whe...More

Rooster #2004		Toy Seller in Summer
$CAD 25.00 USD$ 25.00		$CAD 65.00 USD$ 65.00
Rooster is hand carved from linden and stands 5" tall and is about 3" wide. He is realistic with in...More		He stands about 14" tall and is hand carved from linden wood. The vibrant colors on this figure enh...More

Toy Seller in Winter		Troika #516
$CAD 65.00 USD$ 65.00		$CAD 600.00 USD$ 600.00
He stands about 14" tall and is hand carved from linden wood. The vibrant colors on this figure enh...More		Hand carved from Linden wood this troika is made with incredible detail by the talented artisans of ...More