Russia Post released a set of 4 stamp on 10th December 2020 depicting Bone carving, Kholmogorsk bone carving like Nenets hunting, birds, hare and ornament.
Bone carving is an ancient type of decorative art, distributed mainly in the northern regions. In Russia, there are four of the most famous bone carving industries: in the Arkhangelsk region - the villages of Kholmogory and Lomonosovo, in Tyumen - the city of Tobolsk, in Chukotka - the village of Uelen, in the Republic of Sakha - Yakutsk. A feature of Russian bone objects is their functionality. Most products along with aesthetic value have practical applications, and only a small part serves exclusively for interior decoration.
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