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Golden Khokhloma Museum
Semyonov and surrounding
Culture, Traditions, Folklore,  Unusual places,  Museums, Galleries, Exhibitions
Culture, Traditions, Folklore, 
Unusual places, 
Museums, Galleries, Exhibitions
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The original decorative-applied art of the village of Khokhloma is known to all Russians today, but over 300 years ago the dishes decorated with gold paint were supplied only to the royal court or presented as a gift to the foreign ambassadors. Over time, colorful wooden items were replaced by elegant earthenware dishes, but Khokhloma's art of painting has not been forgotten.

A large modern factory was opened in the city of Semyonov back in 1931 as a small artel, where talented Volga craftsmen worked under the guidance of the famous Russian artist Georgy Matveyev. In 2008, the museum and tourist center "Zolotaya Khokhloma" was founded on the basis of the factory. Exhibitions of the picturesque museum resembling a fabulous Russian house introduce to visitors examples of ancient folk art, tell about its origins, and show the largest collection of objects decorated with Khokhloma paintings from the 19th century to the present day. Luxurious furniture, clocks, chess sets, kitchenware, and samovars, even fireplaces painted with golden patterns, recognizable far beyond the borders of Russia - all that amaze with the skill and imagination of artists. Many exhibits have been created in a single copy and have historical and artistic value. Floral ornaments applied with golden paint on a dark background were very popular at all times. The central square of the Golden Khokhloma Museum is devoted to the Tsar's Room, where the oldest exhibits are displayed, surrounded by exclusive works of many other artists. The large hall of the museum is decorated so richly that it is easy to immerse into the atmosphere of the Russian Empire. No less interesting are the artworks of modern artists, who combine ancient traditions and elements of modern art with the famous symbols of the international festival "Zolotaya Khokhloma". What is more, master classes of Khokhloma painting on wooden products are often held on the territory of the museum.

Address: Chkalov Street 18

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