Khokhloma is a widely recognized traditional Russian pattern used on all kinds of stuff. However, here are 5 things that probably shouldn’t have been colored using this pattern.
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RIA NOVOSTI
Khokhloma is a design that typically features vivid flowers and berries, with red and gold over a black background. Mostly it is used for painting wooden tableware and furniture. Why was the symbol of Russia – a two-headed eagle – colored in with khokhloma?
Daria Donina
Which do you prefer: a cup with a Coca Cola brand logo or a limited series of beer cans painted with khokhloma?
RIA NOVOSTI
A car during the annual Aerograph 2008 festival. The pattern is bright, but it seems out of place.
TASS
Simachev Bar is an important part of nightlife in Moscow. How can you find it? The building is a khokhloma box in the middle of Stoleshikov Lane.
RIA NOVOSTI
This Superjet 100 was overwhelmed by a khokhloma design. While this pattern won a 2013 contest in honor of the 90th anniversary of Aeroflot, we don’t think it was the best choice.
