Khokhloma is Russian hand-painted wooden tableware like plates, bowls, dishes, saucers, cups, spoons, pots and scoops. Khokhloma is usually called "golden", but not because gold is used in its painting. The old Russian handicraftsmen covered their works with tin powder and then with drying oil. Then in the furnace the drying oil got darker, acquired the tinge of amber, and the silvery layer under it looked like gold. Each silvered piece is painted by hand, without any initial sketching, insuring that every one is a unique work of art.

Khokhloma products have reserved a 300-year old tradition of unique decoration technology that at the same time makes them highly practical. It's hard to believe, but Khokhloma tableware is waterproof and heat resistant. It can be used for keeping food in and eating from it, as decorative tableware for any kitchen or as a Russian gift for your friend. This wonderful decorative Khokhloma tableware is light and pleasant to the touch as well.

Liverus online Gift-shop offers some examples of Khokhloma hand-painted and lacquered according to the old Russian traditions.