Fedoskino - a small village in the Mytishchi district of the Moscow region, but known far beyond our homeland. And it became famous in the 19th century as a center for lacquer miniature painting.
The masters in Fedoskino have not lost their way today. What kind of caskets and boxes are not made by local craftsmen! Fairy tales, portraits, still lifes, landscapes - yes there - a real picture draw Fedoskino artists even on a tiny casket!
To see how such works of art are created, to get acquainted with the history of the lacquer miniature, and of course, to replenish your collection of souvenirs, you can visit Fedoskino
To find out how a painted box is made from ordinary cardboard, one can visit a working miniature painting factory. Excursions are held here every day from 10 am to 5 pm
Then you can try your hand at the master class, creating your own miniature. Participation in it costs from 400 to 700 rubles
How to get there
On the 271th bus from the metro station "Altufevo" to the village of Fedoskino. Either from Savelovsky station to Lobnya by train, and then change to the 42nd bus to Fedoskino. If you get by car, you need to go to Dmitrievskoe highway, turn right at the 17th km and move to Fedoskino.
Factory of caskets in Fedoskino |
One of the caskets, Fedoskino |