The Museum of finift factory Photo: the Museum of finift factory "Rostov enamel"

In the city of Rostov, Yaroslavl region on Borisoglebovskay highway, building 3 is located the Museum of finift factory "Rostov enamel". This factory is among the most famous in the world in the production of Souvenirs with miniature paintings made with enamel, as well as in the manufacture of jewelry. Records unique Souvenirs has for many years existed only in the city of Rostov, at the same time he is over two hundred years.

As you know, the art of writing with fire known in Rostov, since the 17th century. For many years the Rostov people tried to make their business popular and talented jewelers and painters succeeded each other, passing all the obtained knowledge and skills. Even today it's not just lives and is constantly being improved. In the question the artistic quality of the manufactured products the enamel is among the ten best of Russian folk crafts throughout Russia.

With regard to the range of the factory, it has more than four hundred items of manufactured products, which, according to the theme, divided into several directions: Souvenirs, jewelry, painting, interior items and gifts. For years, craftsmen have managed to develop their own traditions, contemporary artists with big break and continue to create success within the historical, floral, architectural, landscape and portrait genres.

In the early 90-ies of the 20th century initiated a process of renewal in the past, a forgotten icon of a thumbnail, which has always been famous Russian masters. Again there is great interest in the process and the result of the creation of enamel icons, as well as filigree work products that truly do great things and things of Church use. It is known that in this period of time was received a long-awaited blessing of Alexy II, the Patriarch of All Russia.

Enamel is one of the oldest decorative and artistic craft of Russia. This activity is the brightest and most interesting representative of miniature painting belonging to an elite and honorable varieties of art. Enamel is a type of manual work, which especially presents colorful and delicate filigree, made of silver or copper. The enamel is not only its uniqueness, but incredible durability that has been tested for centuries, because of the paint passing through the flames of the fire for centuries do not change their appearance, while retaining Shine and brightness. Products exclusive, elitist nature, due to the high artistic skills and talent of the artist, as well as complex and long term process.

Factory "Rostov enamel" uses several important principles, the most important being the following and a tradition, perfectly combined with the development of the most advanced technologies. Masters of the factory tend to be widely present produce a range of products, to expand not only Russian but also international markets.

Modern enamel is an important and significant phenomenon among many and diverse arts and crafts of Russia. Works by modern artists have wide publicity and fame because of their diversity in terms of genre and artistic merit.

In the spring of 2010 the factory has released a brand new collection of unique jewelry, which was based on the concept of the creation of decorative painting, combined with the modern trends in jewelry.

Another truly incredible exhibition was a collection devoted to modern and elegant style, which combines the fashionable trends. Special attention deserve stained enamel and bright painting, emphasizing the individuality of every woman. Available jewelry made of silver, because only this metal can truly emphasize the refinement and nobility of enamels.

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