Gorodets Russian folk art craft souvenir plaquette - hot enamel wall decor plaque Soviet vintage gift

Russian Souvenir
Product Name: Souvenir plaque "Gorodets"
Date of manufacture: 27. 07. 1979

Gorodetskaya painting is a Russian folk art craft. It has existed since the middle of the XIX century in the area of Gorodets town. Bright, laconic Gorodetskaya painting decorated spinning wheels, furniture, shutters, doors. In 1936, an artel was founded (since 1960, the Gorodetskaya Painting factory), which produces souvenirs.

This memorable souvenir from Soviet Russia was made for gifts to foreigners during the Olympic Games in Moscow in 1980.

Size: 7.5 x 6.5 cm.
Weight: about 60 g.