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Decorative and Folk Arts Museum.
The Decorative and Folk Arts Museum in Moscow is a treasure trove of
traditional Russian crafts and artistic heritage. The museum showcases a diverse collection of decorative arts,
including ceramics, textiles, woodwork, metalwork, and more. Visitors can admire
the intricate craftsmanship and learn about the rich traditions that have shaped
Russian folk art throughout the centuries. With its extensive exhibits and
immersive displays, the Decorative and Folk Arts Museum offers a unique and
enchanting cultural experience in the heart of Moscow.
More than 40 000 objects of wood, metal, glass and clay from the 14th century to the present are on display, all folk
and applied art of the peoples of the Russian Federation. Crafts from the villages of Fedoskino (lacquered boxes),
Gzhel (utensils), Mstyora (lacquered boxes), Palekh (lacquered boxes), Dulyovo (porcelain things) and Zhostovo (trays).
They include crafts made of wood and metal, lacquered miniatures.
There is a collection of samovars and cast iron pieces, religious utensils, Faberge jewelry, china, glass, pottery and toys.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT MUSEUM:
- 3 Delegatskaya Street. Metro station - Tsvetnoy Bulvar, Mayakovskaya
- Open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 10.00 am to 06.00 pm. Tuesday and Thursday from 12.30 pm to 08.00 pm. Closed on Friday.
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