Figurine "Cat Vaska", Gzhel, hand-painted, porcelain
Hand-painted Gzhel porcelain figurine of Cat Vaska — traditional Russian folk art in cobalt blue and white.
Figurine "Cat Vaska", Gzhel, Hand-Painted Porcelain
A piece of Russian folk craft — cobalt blue on snowy white
RUSSIA · GZHEL · HAND-PAINTED
What it is
Cat Vaska is a playful porcelain figurine made in the centuries-old Gzhel tradition — Russia's most celebrated folk ceramic art, originating from the village of Gzhel near Moscow. Each piece is cast from high-quality porcelain, then decorated by hand with cobalt blue pigment that deepens into a rich, luminous blue during high-temperature kiln firing. The result is a figurine where no two pieces are identical. Vaska — a quintessentially Russian cat name — sits as a charming character in the Gzhel repertoire: a small sculpture that carries a long craft heritage.
What's in the box
1 hand-painted Gzhel porcelain figurine. Each piece is individually decorated and may show slight variations in brushwork — this is a hallmark of genuine hand-crafted work, not a defect.
How to use
Display on a shelf, windowsill, or desk as a decorative accent. Works equally well as a standalone collectible or grouped with other Gzhel pieces. Makes a thoughtful gift for anyone with an appreciation for Russian craft, folk art, or cats.
Material: Porcelain · Style: Gzhel (hand-painted) · Russia
Every brushstroke is placed by hand — that is what makes each Vaska one of a kind.
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