New Year's decorations in patriotic style: 10 plots on the theme of Russia

The theme of Russia in design has become overgrown with stereotypesno other. And in vain. So we decided to restore justice and debunk some myths on the eve of the New Year. Probably, many of you read the title and thought: “Now it’s going to start again… Khokhloma, Gzhel, Matryoshka.” No, friends, it won’t. We promise that in our review you won’t see anything from that narrow circle of decorative clichés that are considered Russian. Russian culture is so multifaceted that it has enough other plots and motifs in reserve that can inspire advanced designers and win the hearts of modern connoisseurs of beauty. It turns out that famous brands have long begun to master this unplowed field, and there are already some worthy results. Let's take a look! We guarantee that the viewing will be interesting and you will experience a whole range of feelings: from pleasant nostalgia and sweet tenderness to pride in the country and pleasure from subtle humor. Let's start, perhaps, with humor. 1. Writers Admit it, you recognized all six! And who wouldn't? Giants of thought, great people who gave the world so much that is interesting and creative. But what an interpretation of images! These porcelain Christmas tree balls from the atelier of jewelry and interior collectibles Jak Joten look so relevant that they can be hung in any interior, even in the most minimalistic and avant-garde. A very intelligent decoration. Where to buy: jakjoten.com Articles on topic 2.Our Fairy Tales You will be surprised, but there are entire sets of the latest decorative developments in this area. The Polish company M. A. Mostowski produces absolutely charming sets of Christmas tree decorations that illustrate our fairy tales. Here you have the Little Humpbacked Horse, and the little fox-sister, and cockerels with hares, and Gena the crocodile with Cheburashka. All of them are made of glass and hand-painted. The decoration in the form of a Christmas tree is a picture for the fairy tale "Morozko" from the American brand G.DeBrekht. We will talk about it below. Where to buy: atlasart.ru, 123magazin.ru 3. Originally from the USSR Another line from M. A.Mostowski — for those who like to remember the good old days, when you could ride a sled all day long, play in snowdrifts, and grandma would always tie a scarf over half her face to protect you from the cold. A picture of a girl in a shawl digging snow with a child's shovel has been "walking" on the Internet for a long time — a kind of visible symbol of Soviet childhood. So, the developers of Christmas tree decorations made a glass figurine from this photo — it turned out exactly the same. Where to buy: atlasart.ru, 123magazin.ru 4.Old Life Vintage items are always at the peak of decorative fashion. Charismatic, filled with history, they warm the soul and give new strength, like true friends. It is worth hanging a miniature radio, a telephone and a sparkling samovar on the tree - and it will immediately acquire charm, become original and charming. For collectible toys, there is another way to place them in the interior: on a special stand as an independent decor. Where to buy: atlasart.ru, 123magazin.ru Articles on topic 5.Space No matter how one interprets the past, the theme of space exploration is beyond any political preferences. It is our indisputable achievement. In the distant 1960s, design literally exploded with images of rockets, planets and astronauts. Every Christmas tree had little people in spacesuits hanging on it. There were even electric garlands in the form of a chain of the Sun, Saturn, Earth, other planets and space satellites. Well, the theme is returning in a new guise - in the form of snow-white porcelain toys with brass holders from Jak Joten. Where to buy: jakjoten.com 6.Snow Maiden Did you know that the image of a snow girl (or girl) who helps Father Frost at the holiday is unique in the New Year tradition? Europe has its own Father Frosts with any names, but only we have a female character. However, by now the Snow Maiden has already managed to spread her charm to other countries. She is painted and blown from glass not only in Russia. Sometimes she appears as a funny girl in a kokoshnik, sitting on a golden moon (M. A. Mostowski), sometimes as a slender girl with forest birds and hares in a winter forest (NeQwa Art). Where to buy: atlasart.ru, podaripodarok.ru 7. Russian winter By the way, about the forest and winter.The Russian winter motif is a very fertile ground for endless decorative variations. Here are huge fir trees covered with fresh snow, and nimble squirrels with cones, and cozy huts in the white expanse, and city titmice with bullfinches and a birdhouse. The theme is represented by the brands G.DeBrekht, M. A. Mostowski and Mister Christmas Collection. Where to buy: 123magazin.ru, podaripodarok.ru, atlasart.ru 8.Father Frosts in Folk Style You probably noticed the unusual Father Frosts with radiant eyes, kind smiles and painted fur coats in the photos above? These are unique products of the G.DeBrekht brand, popular among collectors all over the world. It was founded by a Russian artist in 1977. Over thirty years, a lot of work has been done to develop its own corporate style, which would combine the traditions of the Russian school of painting and the artistic traditions of other cultures. This is how the original Father Frosts with picturesque paintings and recognizable Russian paintings appeared. The figurines are made of wood and polystone (artificial stone), they can decorate a Christmas tree, be used in holiday compositions or serve as a gift for a loved one. The plots of the paintings are updated every year, but one thing remains unchanged: each Father Frost is sure to have a soft, cheerful and friendly character. Where to buy: 123magazin.ru, podaripodarok.ru 9.Temples Those who celebrate Christmas should take a closer look at Christmas tree decorations with images of Orthodox churches. Famous cathedrals of Moscow and St. Petersburg are painted with a thin brush on glass balls from Mister Christmas Collection, and small churches lost somewhere far away in the fields and forests are on Santa Clauses (G.DeBrekht). M. A. Mostowski offers a stylized version of St. Basil's Cathedral. Where to buy: podaripodarok.ru, atlasart.ru, gdebrekht.com Articles on topic 10.Olympics 2014 New symbols of the Sochi Games worthily conclude our review of New Year's decorations in a patriotic style. A strong association with the victories and successes of our country - this is the message embedded in these decorative items. Like other collectible toys, they can be not only a Christmas tree decoration, but also an independent interior decor or a good gift for those we love. Where to buy: atlasart.ru atlasart.ru, jakjoten.com, 123magazin.ru, podaripodarok.ru, gdebrekht.com