Description of the attraction
In the city of Rostov, Yaroslavl region, on Borisoglebovskoe highway, building 3, there is a museum of enamel at the Rostovskaya enamel factory. This factory is one of the most famous all over the world in the production of souvenirs with miniature painting, made on enamel, as well as in the production of jewelry. For many years, the office work of unique souvenirs has existed only in the city of Rostov, while it is more than two hundred years old.
As you know, the art of writing with fire has been known in Rostov since the 17th century. For many years the Rostovites tried to make their business popular, and generations of talented jewelers and painters replaced each other, passing on all the acquired skills and skills. Even today, this business does not just live on, but is constantly being improved. In terms of the artistic level of the products produced, the local enamel is among the ten best Russian folk crafts throughout Russia.
As for the assortment of the factory, it includes more than four hundred names of manufactured products, which, according to the subject matter, are divided into several areas: souvenirs, jewelry, icon painting, interior items and gifts. Over the years, the masters have been able to develop their own traditions, while modern artists continue to create with great breakthrough and success within the framework of the historical, floral, architectural, landscape and portrait genres.
At the beginning of the 90s of the 20th century, the process of renewing the forgotten icon-painting miniatures, the work of which has always been famous for Russian masters, began. There was again a great interest in the process and result of the creation of the enamel icon, as well as enamel products, which truly made objects and things of church use beautiful. It is known that during this period of time the long-awaited blessing of Alexy II, the patriarch of All Russia, was received.
Enamel is one of the oldest decorative and artistic craft in Russia. This activity is the most striking and interesting representative of miniature painting, which belongs to the elite and honorable types of art. Enamel is a type of handicraft that is especially colorful and represented by fine filigree made of silver or copper. Enamel is distinguished not only by its uniqueness, but also by its incredible durability, which has been tested for centuries, because paints that have passed through the flame of fire for centuries do not change their appearance, retaining their shine and brightness. The products are characterized by an exclusive, elite character, which is due to the highest pictorial skill and talent of the artist, as well as the most complex and long-term process.
The Rostov Enamel Factory uses several important principles in its work, the most important of which is adherence and tribute to traditions that are perfectly combined with the development of the most advanced technologies. The factory's craftsmen strive to present the assortment of products produced as broadly as possible, to expand not only Russian, but also international sales markets.
Modern enamel is a particularly important and significant phenomenon among the many and most varied artistic trades in Russia. Products of contemporary masters are widely publicized and famous due to their genre diversity and artistic merit.
In the spring of 2010, the factory released a completely new collection of unique jewelry, based on the concept of decorative painting, combined with modern trends in jewelry.
Another truly incredible exhibition was a collection dedicated to modern, elegant style that combines fashion trends. Special attention should be paid to stained glass enamels and bright paintings that emphasize the individuality of any woman. The available jewelry is made of silver, because only this metal can truly emphasize the refinement and nobility of enamels.
