Figure "Lyubota" Filimonovskaya Igrushka

One of the most famous and characteristic plots Filimonov clay toys — dancing couple, which is popularly called local — lyubota. A wonderful word that expresses the complexity and ambiguity of the image. Filimonovsky fishing is loved and known in our time no less than in times past. Interesting and colorful toys are recognizable, they are difficult to confuse with other species. They differ elongated figures, a bit broken, relatively natural proportions. Filimonovskaya toy painted with aniline dyes, typical colors — pink, red, yellow, blue, green. Because of the peculiarities of the clay, which shrinks, products pull a bit more than is usual. Get a funny and somewhat grotesque sculptures. Filimonovskaya Igrushka is of interest to collectors, is good for children. She is beautiful in the interior.

"Lyubota". Traditional Filimonov clay toys. Author: folk artist of Russia, member of Union of artists of Russia Irina Konstantinovna Levitin. The village of Filimonovo, Tula oblast, Russia. 2017 Clay, paint, lacquer, rossie. Size — 17х9х8 cm Weight — 380 g.