Unique Hand Carved Wooden Box from Russia

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DECRIPTION This site demonstrates russian WOODCARVING style "TATIANKA". We hope that both experienced woodcarvers and those who are generally interested in art will like it.Now let us introduce you the master Sasikov Shamil. Hi is from Moscow. He has been carving in wood more than 25 years. In 1990 he has created the new style of woodcarving and gave it the name "Tatianka", after his wife's name Tatiana. He is the only one who has the patent for using this technology . Now, he has his own school of woodcarving w about 1500 students are taught annually. Woodcarving is very popular in Russia and people carve in wood with great pleasure.About woodcarving The main characteristic feature of WOODCARVING "TATIANKA" is the combination of both traditional and new methods.Using them any person is able to carve simple things even after 2-6 months of learning. But complicated things require a long period of learning and artistic capabilities.The best wood for WOODCARVING "TATIANKA" is lime. Cedar and other soft woods that carve easily are also suitable. The use of soft woods make it possible to carve by hand without a hammer or a mallet as well as to create fine carved works.Using new methods of woodcarving we create artistic works which are absolutely different from those carved with the help of traditional methods.But as we say in Russia, read more