In the art of Zhostovo lives a rich hereditary
native culture. The art of Zhostovo began 
in the early 19th century, when craftsmen
began making various items of lacquered paper mache.

They opened their first workshop in 1825,
producing: boxes, cases, snuff boxes 
and other articles. The original trays featured
troika driving, genre scenes, landscape 
and floral ornamentation.
Later the craftsmen turned their
attention to making the trays of metal.
They painted realistic garden and field 
flowers in bouquets and garlands.
However, the practice of painting bunches
of flowers became the most popular.
The fascination of the art of Zhostovo lies 
in it’s honesty and the directness of it’s artistic content. 

To understand and appreciate the art, 
you don’t need any special knowledge.
The themes of the artist rouse the feeling 
of beauty in everyone looking at them.
The art of Zhostovo blends folk art
with realistic floral painting.

The unique and beautiful painting style
which emerged at the beginning of the
nineteen century, has been successfully 
developed in our own day.
Under the brushes of skilled craftsmen the
true-to life subject attains the highest quality
of artistic production. The best traditions of 
this popular folk art are preserved by the
modern artists of Zhostovo, who manage
to unite the traditional methods with the
improvisation and individual talent of each master.
These trays take up to 4 - 6 weeks to complete.
Zhostovo Painting is very relaxing,
It is not completed in one class.
Even the Masters of Zhostovo paint a tray within 4-6 weeks.
These Classes are detailed with stroke-work.