Although there are many handicraft centers in Russia, only one town can be called its capital. About five hundred kilometers to the east of Moscow, the town of Semenov is renowned for producing khokhloma --- a very special style of Russian wood painting.
Pavel Toropov has been working as a wood carver in this factory for around 25 years.
Pavel Toropov, wood carver of Khokhloma painting company, said, "This is my first work. It’s not only for decoration, but also for daily use." Now Pavel’s two sons are following in his steps.
Alexander Toropov, Pavel’s elder son, said, "My father teaches me how to think creatively, and to produce new items. Though there are other carvers in the khokhloma factory, not everyone can design new items."
Wood carving is the essential first step in making khokhloma. The form guides the painting, and is central to the look and feel of the piece.
Pavel Toropov, wood carver of Khokhloma painting company, said, "I carved this, and my wife did the paintings. This is our collaborative work. Of course, this is a source of pride."
Pavel’s wife is a painter in the factory. She was honored as Russian Meritorious Artist in 1999. Though she has been working here for more than 20 years, she is not bored with her job.
Svetlana Toropov, painter of Khokhloma painting company, said, "If you are doing something new every time, to a creative person, how can you be bored? What I am not doing is printing the same thing over and over."
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