How did Dymkovo toy. A story for children and adults

Dymkovo toy – one of the landmarks not only of Vyatka region, where it is produced, but also the whole of mother Russia. She has the same global significance as balalaika and matryoshka. These dazzling white clay figurines with colourful unique pictures win the heart of whoever sees them, once and for all.

For children there is no greater joy than to whistle in whistle. And looking at it, I want to laugh and jest, because the bright colors and contrasting figures set up on an extremely positive way, as our contemporaries. And our ancestors, that this miracle was invented, I would say that this toy heart rejoices!

Technology for manufacturing these Souvenirs clay was born in Vyatka province (now Kirov region), in Goncharnaya Sloboda called Dymkovo, about 400 years ago. Here and there Dymkovo toy. Goat, rooster, sheep, woman in a bright sundress - initially, mostly women and animals served as models for future painted crafts. Later stories widened, a male figures and children, a carousel and the whole sculptural group. Manufacturing technology was hereditary. At first, fishing was a family affair, and later they began to deal exclusively with women.

History, for children and adults narrated, told about how, when and for what purpose were made of painted clay figurines on Vaccine, but there was no mention of how they were made. Molded from red clay, then dried (for 20-25 days), and after burned in the furnace. Ready-made figurines were covered with chalk diluted cow's milk, was painted by egg colours, complemented by rhombs sweat (imitation gold). Traditional colors: bright red, yellow, blue, green. Figure - geometric (circles, diamonds, strips, cells) with the addition of floral motifs. The colors were brighter, painted toy smeared with beaten egg. 

Today the ancient Vyatka fishing is widely known and popular in our country and abroad. For us it is a symbol of the Motherland, as Gzhel, Palekh, Khokhloma. In the city centre of Kirov there is a sculptural composition "the Family", depicting the toys that brought fame to these places. In 2011 the Museum was opened, the main and only theme of which was Dymkovo toy. The dance of the same name put in children's and adult dance groups throughout Russia.

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