mid century serving set of 9 Khokhloma hand painted wood lacquerware pieces, made in the USSR. The set includes: 1 large bowl, one spoon, 7 cups of assorted sizing. The cups metallic gold interiors and black exteriors. The exteriors are hand painted with beautiful and traditional floral motifs in gold, red, green, and some white. The bowl has the strawberry pattern on both the inside and outside and stands on a red base. They are in excellent condition and even have their original "MADE IN THE USSR" stickers! The set is sure to add unique, bold, mid century flare to your bar or dining room!

Khokhloma, Hohloma or Khokhloma painting (хохлома or хохломская роспись in Russian, is the name of a Russian wood painting handicraft style and national ornament, known for its curved and vivid, mostly flower, berry and leaf patterns. Often the Slavic mythical figure of Russian fairytales Firebird is also a part of Khokhloma painting. When painted on wood, in most cases red, black, green, yellow and orange are used over a gold background. The effect it has when applied to wooden tableware or furniture, making it look heavier and metal-like. The Khokhloma painting symbolizes the high importance of forests and nature in Russian culture and its history. Russia comprises the world's largest forest area.

Measurements:
bowl (x1) - 8" wide x 3" tall
spoon (x1) - 7. 5" long x 2. 5" wide
tall cups (x2) - 3" wide x 3" tall
medium cup (x1) - 2. 5" wide x 2. 5" tall
mini cups (x2) - 2" wide x 1. 5" tall
mini bowls (x2) - 3" wide x 1 3/4" tall

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Los Angeles, CA.