| Known for exquisite handicrafts and enamel work, | | | | crafting Sterling silver and decorating it with |
| Russian artists are experts at carving silver laid | | | | enamel work giving it a bright colorful look. Peter |
| with enamel. The art of metal crafting with inlay | | | | Faberge is perhaps, one of the most famous |
| of ivory, wood and precious stones was very | | | | names associated with this style of decorating |
| popular in the ancient civilizations. Exquisite inlay | | | | metals. He was given the task of creating a |
| work in enamel has been found in China, Greece | | | | beautiful Easter egg every year which was |
| and Roman archeological excavations. As each | | | | crafted out of gold with precious stones, holding a |
| country and artist has his or her own style, the | | | | treasure inside. Some of the artists been credited |
| Russian artists have an amazing style when | | | | with creating magnificent masterpieces in Christian |
| working with silver and enamel. Mostly Champleve | | | | art using the technique of inlay. |
| and Cloisonne styles are used to craft enamel into | | | | The art of metal crafting with inlay of ivory, |
| metals. Jewelry pieces and decorative art is a | | | | wood and precious stones was very popular in |
| special skill of Russian artist. | | | | the ancient civilizations. Exquisite inlay work in |
| Known for exquisite handicrafts and enamel work, | | | | enamel has been found in China, Greece and |
| Russian artists are experts at carving silver laid | | | | Roman archeological excavations. It has been |
| with enamel. The skill and talent inherent in the | | | | noted that there are many types of sculpting |
| sculptors has been passed down the generation, | | | | with inlay work. Usually, vitreous enamel is used in |
| for hundreds of years. They have been famous | | | | bright colors and translucent looks on hardening |
| for crafting beautiful Faberge eggs, objects of | | | | so, very commonly used in inlay. This is also used |
| utility like samovars, candy holders, cups, plates, | | | | to make beads, added to paintings and sculptures |
| boxes and chests while the decorative items are | | | | for a smooth finish. As each country and artist |
| equally well crafted. | | | | has his or her own style, the Russian artists have |
| For the past 2 centuries, Russian artists have | | | | an amazing style when working with silver and |
| made a name for themselves in the exotic art of | | | | enamel. |