Religious items, including examples of the ornate icon cover known as the riza (and alternatively, oklad) that leaves only the face and hands of the sacred figure visible.
Religious items, including examples of the ornate icon cover known as the riza (and alternatively, oklad) that leaves only the face and hands of the sacred figure visible.
This illuminating photo essay contains historical images of the budyonovka hat, which it turns out was originally designed by artist Viktor Vasnetsov for the tsar’s army and modeled on the helmet of the Russian epic heroes known as the bogatyrs.
Openwork refers to ornamental patterns of openings created using various materials.
