Polkhovsky Maidan Specialties

Wooden Cup [Krutets]

Wooden Cup (Крушка). Folk art from Krutets at its finest. The painting is wildly naïve and primitive enough to suggest that it was done by children, which is not uncommon in the region, as art is encouraged at a young age. And the cup is probably...

Polkhov Barrel "Dewdrop"

Polkhov Barrel "Dewdrop"(Полховская Бочка "Росинка").  Polkhov barrel box by a master decorator at the factory, judging by the work quality.  From the Voznesensky factory "Polkhov-Maidan painting". Factory label in Russian indicates name of the...

Toy Balalaika [Polkh Maidan] [Vintage]

Vintage Toy Balalaika [Polkh Maidan] Винтажная игрушка Балалайка [Полховский Майдан]. An uncommon toy balalaika from the Voznesensky factory "Polkhov-Maidan painting". Painted by a talented artist. Polkh colors include yellow, red, purple, green and...

Vintage Polkhov Maidan/Krutets Matryoshka

Polkhovsky-Maidan or Krutets (Полховский-Майдан или Крутец). A vintage matryoshka with classical folk art stylings. The decoration is simple with primary colors. Note the small eyes and the part of the hair, which is two curls peeking out from a...