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Dymkovo Clay Figurines
is a unique phenomenon in Russian folk art. They are among the most popular works
of folk craftsmen of this country. For many decades folk art exhibitions
have invariably included the colored clay figurines and figure compositions.
The origin of Dymkovo Figurines goes back to ancient times, and is linked with the local festival of the Vyatka province, Svistoplyaska ("whistle-dance", dancing with and to whistles). The festival included commemoration of the ancestors, rolling clay balls down a steep slope of the river, play-fights, promenading and also rich bazaars selling sweets, nuts but mainly clay figurines and whistles made by thousands in Dymkovo specially for the occasion. Read More! |
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