Russian Folk Motifs

Artists, designers, and craftworkers will welcome this inexpensive archive of traditional Russian folk motifs-all copyright-free. Over 220 designs, meticulously rendered from authentic art and artifacts, date from the 3rd to the 20th centuries. Included are Matryoshka dolls, carpet motifs from Moldova , stove tile motifs from Moscow and the Ukraine, clay toys from Archangel, Kirov and Tula, metalwork motifs from the Caucasus, architectural motifs from Georgia, ceramic figurines from Gzhel, Ukrainian Easter eggs, and many more. Ideal for bringing the authentic flavor of Russian folk art to a host of direct graphic art applications, this modestly priced treasury will also serve as a rich source of inspiration for textile design, home and furniture decoration, and a wide range of other art and craft projects.