{"title":"Soviet Union period","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Soviet Union era (1920s–1980s) \u003c\/strong\u003ewas marked by dramatic shifts in society, design, and material culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Soviet aesthetics embraced avant-garde and constructivist styles, later\u003c\/strong\u003e evolving into the grand, \u003cstrong\u003estate-approved art of Stalinist Era \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003ethe clean lines of mid-century modernism.\u003c\/strong\u003e Everyday objects—porcelain, glassware, silver, and decorative pieces—were produced by state-run factories with often decreased craftsmanship, blending utilitarian function with the artistic design. These items offer a glimpse into the contradictions, and changing tastes of life behind the Iron Curtain. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eToday, items from Soviet Union era stand as tangible relics of a complex era.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sterling-silver-powder-puff-box","title":"Sterling silver powder puff box","description":"\u003cp\u003e1960s Soviet Union (USSR) 875 sterling silver powder box. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll photos are made in the daylight\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stardust-finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48041022914907,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5625\/4811\/files\/IMG_5189.jpg?v=1712865151"},{"product_id":"2-soviet-union-times-ars-porcelain-duos","title":"Two ARS porcelain duos","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou are looking at two porcelain duos that were produced during Soviet Union times around the 1970s by the Riga Porcelain Factory and decorated by the Estonian decoration workshop called ARS. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuos' quality is 2nd grade, which only confirms the historical records that 2nd and 3rd-grade porcelain was mostly supplied from the Riga Faience and Porcelain factory to ARS. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the Latvian neighbours, Estonians have never had a porcelain production. All the porcelain that was decorated here was brought to the country from abroad. Initially, Estonians imported the finest undecorated German porcelain, like Rosenthal and Thomas Bavaria. During Soviet times, supply came mainly from Latvia, the Riga Porcelain Factory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a brand, ARS has been well known since 1975, when it had studios that produced ceramics, leatherwork, metalwork, textiles, interior design and more. Applied art produced at ARS was highly appreciated by Estonians for their homes but also further afield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48055126622555,"sku":"","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5625\/4811\/files\/IMG_5021.jpg?v=1712945682"},{"product_id":"hand-painted-riga-porcelain-factory-s-bowl","title":"Hand painted Riga Porcelain Factory”s bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnusually for the period (1947-1970), attractive light yellow small porcelain bowl with hand painted decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt represents the  finest Soviet Union porcelain production, hallmarked as 1st (highest) quality grade item. Also hallmark identifies that bowl was produced by the Riga Porcelain Factory (RPR Riga) https:\/\/www.rigasporcelans.lv\/useful-information\/porcelain-marks\/ , former famous Kuznetsov”s factory nationalised by Russians after occupation of Latvia started in 1939.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuncionally, this wonderful one of a kind piece of history can serve you as a morning porridge bowl. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 11.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riga Porcelain Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48055329685851,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5625\/4811\/files\/IMG_5259.jpg?v=1712949940"},{"product_id":"riga-porcelain-factory-bowl","title":"Riga Porcelain Factory bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnusually decorated Riga Porcelain Factory bowl. Hallmark refers to the production period within 1947-1970. Item is marked as second quality grade, therefore the hallmark is in blue and it should refer to some production defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNevertheless, decorator took a freedom responsibility to upgrade the item significantly, it was not a good tone to use gold and overdecorate the product in those depressing times of post dictatorship regime (Stalin ruled here since the second occupation of Latvia in 1939 till his death in 1952).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond bowl on the last picture is not included to the price, it is being sold separately. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riga Porcelain Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48055406035291,"sku":"","price":37.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5625\/4811\/files\/IMG_5169.jpg?v=1718551248"},{"product_id":"imperial-russian-salad-bowl","title":"Soviet era Russia's fruit bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt is a fruit bowl belonging to an iconic pressed glass set called \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Ажурный\" (pronounced as \"Azhurny\" and means \"Laced\"). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is vintage – it was produced in the 50s of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 25-26 cm; \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 7,2 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass Factory named after the 1st Communist Volunteer Detachment (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1st KDO Factory)\u003cbr data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-pl=\"|[]\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eDesigner:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Artist Nina Aleksandrovna Tarkovskaya.\u003cbr data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-pl=\"|[]\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eItems in the set:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Included fruit bowls, salad bowls, candy dishes, dessert bowls, and decanters.\u003cbr data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-pl=\"|[]\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eDistinctive feature:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A shaped, carved edge and embossed patterns on the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional information about the manufacturer \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e(1st KDO Factory):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eOrigin:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The factory was founded in 1888 by prominent Russian industrialists—the brothers Pavel and Mikhail Kurzhenkov. Before the revolution, the enterprise supplied high-quality tableware and lamp glass, including items for the Imperial Court.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eThe Name:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Like many other, this factory was nationalised in 1918. In 1924, it was named after the 1st KDO to honour the factory workers who formed the First Communist Volunteer Detachment to fight in the Russian Civil War.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAG\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; 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Height is 29.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may find other vases in photoes in my e-shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tarbeklaas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48642710012251,"sku":null,"price":83.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5625\/4811\/files\/IMG_7998.jpg?v=1720557582"},{"product_id":"handpainted-kfk-ceramic-wall-tile-designed-by-aino-alamaa","title":"Handpainted KFK ceramic wall tile, designed by Aino Alamaa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis mid-century \u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eSoviet-era\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e ceramic wall art features a vibrant profile portrait of a blonde girl wearing a traditional Estonian folk-inspired winter cap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet against a bold matte black background, the bright hand-painted details beautifully showcase the distinct mid-century Estonian decorative aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esize: 17 x 17 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAE\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eAbout the Designer \u0026amp; Producer\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAF\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThe Designer:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Aino Alamaa's (1908-1996) work is revealing the great love \u0026amp; respect towards ordinary people and the ability to spot and cherish the tiniest happy moments of their everyday lives. She worked as a ceramist, porcelain and theatre costume designer. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShort documentary about Aino Alamaa (in Estonian): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arhiiv.err.ee\/guid\/201005110136405010010002081001517C41A040000005020B00000D0F024996\"\u003ehttps:\/\/arhiiv.err.ee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAG\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);' aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThe Producer:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eKFK\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eKeraamika ja Portselani Tehas\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \/ The Ceramic and Porcelain Factory) in Tallinn - an institution highly prized by collectors of Soviet-era Baltic applied arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"KFK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48653499335003,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5625\/4811\/files\/111827694.jpg?v=1720704846"},{"product_id":"table-lamp-produced-by-the-estonian-company-estoplast-model-e-346","title":"Table lamp produced by the Estonian company Estoplast , model E-346","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt is a beatiful sample of the modern design roduced during Soviet Union times, to be more preceise... in 1976. It is model number E-346, 2 x 60 watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLamp shaddow diameter is 33 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight of lamp is 50 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Estoplast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48654057570651,"sku":"","price":105.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5625\/4811\/files\/106616227.jpg?v=1720708995"},{"product_id":"social-realism-ussr-era-painting-of-a-man","title":"Social realism USSR era painting of a man","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntelligent and humble looking man, yet represents the Soviet Union autocratic power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is painted by 2 persons, where an experienced artist took care of drawing the face and the less experienced one worked on the military clothes and the background. This combo sets a focus on the face and eyes of a man and keeps the painting in the fresh balance, gives it the modern touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Stardust-finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48680741437787,"sku":"","price":230.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5625\/4811\/files\/112207219.jpg?v=1721069569"},{"product_id":"meander-salad-spoon-875-standard","title":"Meander salad spoon (875 standard)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpoon produced by the Tallinn Jewellery factory in the iconic style called \"Meander\". Hallmark attributes the production year to 1971.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight is 43.6 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurious fact:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Tallinn Jewellery Factory hallmark encodes the production year of the item. As an example, 1TJ means that the production year is 1971, and TJ1 attributes to the production year 1961. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tallinn Jewellery Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48690385912155,"sku":"","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5625\/4811\/files\/111865643.jpg?v=1721230506"},{"product_id":"meander-series-soup-spoons","title":"Meander series set of six soup spoons","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis set of six iconic \"Meander\" soup spoons was produced by the Tallinn Jewellery Factory in 1979. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight is 241.4 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurious fact:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Tallinn Jewellery Factory hallmark encodes the production year of the item. As an example, 9TJ means that the production year is 1979, and TJ9 attributes to the production year 1969. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tallinn Jewellery Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48690391974235,"sku":"","price":489.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5625\/4811\/files\/112710701.jpg?v=1770550719"},{"product_id":"estonian-first-independence-times-silver-shot-glasses-with-engraving","title":"USSR hand-engraved silver 875 cup from 1940s","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic mid-century USSR silver cup with original engraved date “1949 ”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Silver purity: 875\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 31 grams\u003cbr\u003e• Period: Late 1940s (post-WWII Soviet era)\u003cbr\u003e• Hallmark: worker’s head (used 1927–1958)\u003cbr\u003e• Hand-engraved floral decoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA genuine piece of Soviet everyday history — a personal gift item from the late 1940s with a beautiful floral engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: excellent vintage condition with light age wear and no major damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for collectors of Soviet silver, vintage tableware, or historical items.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stardust-finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48690423398747,"sku":"","price":145.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5625\/4811\/files\/113161951.jpg?v=1721230858"},{"product_id":"ars-ceramic-wall-tile-designed-by-elgi-reemets","title":"ARS ceramic wall tile designed by Elgi Reemets","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA ceramic wall tile designed by the renowned Estonian artist \u003cb\u003eElgi Reemets\u003c\/b\u003e. Produced by the \u003cb\u003eARS\u003c\/b\u003e porcelain decoration workshop during the Soviet era, this piece depicts a woman in traditional Estonian national costume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe artwork features a stylishly reserved colour palette that would complement a variety of interior styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe tile is in excellent condition and still bears the original price tag on its reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSize: 17 x 17 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARS Art Products Factory: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe concept: \u003c\/b\u003eFounded in 1944 right after WWII, the factory brought nationalised, pre-war artisan workshops (specialising in jewellery, leatherwork, and porcelain) under a single umbrella.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eIts goal was to bridge the gap between high studio art and everyday manufacturing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMassive scale: \u003c\/b\u003eBy the 1970s, ARS employed over 700 people, including roughly 100 top-tier professional artists. 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Their items were highly coveted not just in Estonia but across the entire Soviet Union.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49073955668315,"sku":"","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5625\/4811\/files\/IMG_9631.jpg?v=1727119612"},{"product_id":"ars-ceramic-wall-tile-young-man-designed-by-elgi-reemets","title":"ARS ceramic wall tile designed by Elgi Reemets","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis charming ceramic wall tile was designed by Estonian artist \u003cb\u003eElgi Reemets\u003c\/b\u003e and produced by the \u003cb\u003eARS\u003c\/b\u003e porcelain workshop in the \u003cb\u003e1970s\u003c\/b\u003e. Its subtle, vintage colour scheme adds a touch of nostalgia to any room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe tile is in excellent condition and still bears the original price tag on its reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSize: 17 x 17 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe young gentleman's depiction featured on the tile may be inspired by \u003cb\u003eKristjan Jaak Peterson\u003c\/b\u003e, Estonia’s beloved poet and pioneer of modern literature. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eARS Art Products Factory: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe concept: \u003c\/b\u003eFounded in 1944 right after WWII, the factory brought nationalised, pre-war artisan workshops (specialising in jewellery, leatherwork, and porcelain) under a single umbrella.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eIts goal was to bridge the gap between high studio art and everyday manufacturing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMassive scale: \u003c\/b\u003eBy the 1970s, ARS employed over 700 people, including roughly 100 top-tier professional artists. 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Their items were highly coveted not just in Estonia but across the entire Soviet Union.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49073959567707,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5625\/4811\/files\/IMG_9627.jpg?v=1727120392"},{"product_id":"ceramic-vase-made-by-estonian-porcelain-decoration-workshop-ars","title":"Ceramic vase made by Estonian porcelain decoration workshop ARS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ceramic vase, crafted by the renowned Estonian porcelain decoration workshop KFK\/ARS in 60s-70s, combines rustic charm with sophisticated design. Its deep green enhances any interior by adding a touch of natural elegance, while the expertly shaped form ensures it stands out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 13.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10814900091455903371\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKFK \u003c\/strong\u003e(\"Kunstifondi Kunstitoodete Kombinaat\" or \"Art Foundation's Art Products Plant\") was established right after Soviet occupation started in Estonia in 1940s. 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Many Estonian ceramic artists used the applied arts to subtly subvert and enrich the Soviet visual landscape by focusing on form, texture, and technical mastery, rather than overt political messages.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KFK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49111117955419,"sku":"","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5625\/4811\/files\/IMG_9148_d351ee2d-6605-4a05-a54d-ba542f140766.jpg?v=1727536625"},{"product_id":"ceramic-penguin-figurine-produced-by-the-riga-porcelain-factory-1940ies","title":"Ceramic penguin figurine produced by the Riga Porcelain Factory, 1940s","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis charming ceramic penguin figurine was produced by the renowned Riga Porcelain Factory in Latvia during the 1940s. 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While Karlsson was b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeloved as a free-spirited hero in the USSR, he had the reputation of a selfish mischief-maker in his native Sweden. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis wooden souvenir was produced in Tallinn, Estonia, in the 1960s-1980s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHeight: 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProducer: SALVO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBackground information:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBased in Soviet Estonia, the SALVO factory produced mass-market wooden souvenirs, including hand-painted folk dolls and pop culture figures like Karlsson. Founded as a small cooperative in 1948, it grew into a major enterprise making a variety of consumer goods. These inexpensive items were popular with tourists and locals alike, offering a glimpse of Estonian identity within the Soviet system. Today, they are nostalgic collectibles valued for their history and design. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSALVO wooden souvenirs were produced from the 1960s throughout the Soviet period until the early 1990s. Items like the Karlsson figure, based on the character by Astrid Lindgren, were part of a diversified production starting in the 1960s, with peak production likely between the 1970s and late 1980s. Read more in \"Salvo Dolls. 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Made at the legendary LZM \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Leningrad Metal Toy Factory) before 1991, this matryoshka doll comes with its original key and an amusingly robust spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough, an original box is little loose, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe doll itself has been perfectly preserved, just waiting for a new home to dance in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt is made of lithographed metal, a common material for LZM's wind-up toys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 17.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: The Leningrad Metal Toy Factory (LZM) crafted distinct, lithographed tin wind-up toys throughout the Soviet era, distinguishing it from similarly named heavy industry plants like LMZ. Its diverse output included everything from spinning mechanical matryoshkas to railways, making them a popular, small-scale component of Soviet consumer culture. LZM's charming and colorful creations were a more playful alternative to the larger industrial goods and now stand as nostalgic collectibles. Today, these distinctive toys are valued by collectors for their historical significance and unique design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LZM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49377730658651,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5625\/4811\/files\/105220617_16e3f780-fea9-48ca-a346-ca441dd4758f.jpg?v=1760946767"},{"product_id":"arabian-boy-with-banjo-figurine-by-gorodnitsa","title":"Arabian boy with banjo figurine by Gorodnitsa","description":"","brand":"Gorodnitsa Porcelain Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53376730235227,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5625\/4811\/files\/IMG_4097_0f78ae47-345b-43d4-b672-77b787ae4eba.jpg?v=1781541855"},{"product_id":"farm-woman-with-pig-figurine-by-gorodnitsa-from-30ies","title":"Collective Farmer with Pigs figurine by Gorodnitsa from 30ies","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt is a hand-painted figurine named \"collective farmer with pigs\". 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Both cups have 916 silver standard hallmark. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eWeight\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: about \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; 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font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stardust-finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53378673574235,"sku":null,"price":735.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5625\/4811\/files\/IMG_6127.jpg?v=1781437124"},{"product_id":"tile","title":"Tile depicting Tartu bridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e17 cm x 17 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53378675999067,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5625\/4811\/files\/IMG_7042.jpg?v=1781437656"},{"product_id":"richly-gilded-hand-painted-by-anu-ivask-plate-from-the-70ies","title":"Museum-grade richly gilded one-off porcelain plate from 1970s, hand-painted by Anu Ivask","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYou are looking at the 50-year-old \u003cstrong\u003emuseum-grade \u003c\/strong\u003emasterpiece created by Anu Ivask in Tallinn ARS studio in 1979. This is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erichly gilded\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehand-painted\u003c\/strong\u003e porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eplate\u003c\/span\u003e in great vintage\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003econdition. \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe piece features Anu Ivask's signature style - \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ea fairytale-inspired gold lustre illustration\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e set against a deep black centre, surrounded by a gold-gilded rim. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn general, heavily gilded pieces by Anu Ivask maintain a distinct, deep, warm brilliance that does not tarnish or rust over time, because these are covered with the pure gold. However, because the layer of gold is incredibly thin, it is prone to physical friction. This is why finding the 1970s heavily gilded pieces in mint condition\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e with no wear to the gold\u003c\/span\u003e is exceptionally rare and highly valued.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis exquisite artefact of Estonian art history \u003cstrong\u003eis reserved strictly for the most patient, passionate, and knowledgeable collectors, \u003c\/strong\u003ebecause \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eitems of this quality rarely enter the open market, and finding a companion piece or anything similar can take years. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eInteresting facts:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnu Ivask:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eYou can watch an archived documentary about Anu Ivask from 1986 (in the Estonian language) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arhiiv.err.ee\/guid\/201005102343142010010002081001517C41A040000005020B00000D0F022278\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor signature and no factory mark: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eIn the Soviet art system, if an item bore only the artist's personal, handwritten signature with no factory marks, it sent a clear message: \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ethis piece belongs entirely to the artist, not the state institution.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e It means Anu Ivask treated this plate strictly as an independent canvas. 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a vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eceramic decorative wall plate\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e designed by the legendary Estonian ceramicist Leo Rohlin in \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1972, p\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eroduced by the \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eTallinn Building Ceramics Factory\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eTallinna Ehituskeraamikatehas (TEKT)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eThe plate is done in the \u003cstrong\u003esgraffito\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e technique\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the top dark coating is carved away to reveal the lighter clay body underneath, creating the stylised portrait of a woman interwoven with tree leaves and flowing hair.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eBackground information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eThis series of decorative plates is highly collectible and preserved in the permanent collection of the \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"H23r4e\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=596737375400835\u0026amp;set=a.594534208954485\u0026amp;id=100051937335664\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEstonian Museum of Applied Art and Design (ETDM)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[\u0026quot;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid\\u003d596737375400835\\u0026set\\u003da.594534208954485\\u0026id\\u003d100051937335664\u0026quot;,null,null,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[{\u0026quot;1218\u0026quot;:[16]}]],16,null,\u0026quot;Eesti - Leo Rohlin. Dekoratiivtaldrikud. 1972. Tootja ...\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;Bauhausi äratuntavate vormide, uuenduslike ideede ning ainsa Bauhausis õppinud Eesti kunstnikuga saab tutvuma tulla taas alates kolmapäevast!. Bauhaus õpetas ... Eesti Tarbekunsti- ja Disainimuuseum updated their cover photo. 1d    .   . Eesti disainiklassika turg leiab aset juba kuu aja pärast, 6. juunil! Seega on õige aeg alustada vaikselt kauplejate tutvustamisega. Eestisse on jõudnud rändnäitus \\\u0026quot;Kogu maailm on B... Oskar Kask and 3 others. Leo Rohlin. Dekoratiivtaldrikud. 1972. Tootja Tallinna Ehituskeraamikatehas. ETDMi kogu. Muuseum on tänasest taas avatud ning näitus „Kogu maailm on Bauhaus“ kutsub avastama! Näituse kuraator Boris Friedevald avas \\\u0026quot;Aktuaalsele kaamerale\\\u0026quot; natuke ... No photo description available.    ·    · Eesti Tarbekunsti- ...\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q\\u003dtbn:ANd9GcR9BT1GDo5WQqqokT96T84Akd8oD-4iGyf0Ws7Vi4EKOQdbu1w_vIgaH8Ws55svBSif6RFN0zVHAg6boQk\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;Facebook\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;https:\/\/encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com\/faviconV2?url\\u003dhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\\u0026client\\u003dAIM\\u0026size\\u003d128\\u0026type\\u003dFAVICON\\u0026fallback_opts\\u003dTYPE,SIZE,URL\u0026quot;,[[1787160606721218,117625453,421090674],null,null,null,null,[[2,1,56]]],null,\u0026quot;e9e7fdcd-38f0-4e3e-b6ab-0ff9c4a489c1\u0026quot;]]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLeo Rohlin (1939-2022) was one of Estonia's most prominent ceramic artists and professors. 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