Articles related to "Faberge"



Faberge as Businessman
Faberge's business saavy made him an international and highly collectible brand. Faberge followed trend, but he made sure to be the trend as well.
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Faberge's Inspiration
Faberge took inspiration from many different sources. Though famous for the Imperial Eggs, Faberge's workshops produced a wide variety of objects.
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History of Faberge Eggs
Today, Faberge eggs are priceless masterpieces but their history began in 1885 with Tsar Alexander III, who commissioned Peter Carl Faberge to make an egg for his wife.
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Russian Easter
A description of the way Russians celebrate Easter, the way they celebrated during the reign of the Tsars, and plenty of information on Faberge!
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Political Influences on Russian Easter Egg-Giving
The decorations and materials used on Easter eggs varied with different political eras in Russian history. Imperial Easter eggs and Fababerge Eggs are discussed as an important part of Russian art history during the reign of the Tsars.
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How to Create Faberge Easter Eggs
Ordinary eggs can be transformed into something of egg elegance. Ideas come through imagination, patience and experimenting as this craft of egg decoration unfolds.
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Making Faberge Style Eggs
Do you want nice Easter eggs? Do you want average or ordinary Easter eggs? Or do you want Fabulous and Lush Easter eggs?
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Political Influences on Russian Easter Egg-Giving, Part II
The unique tradition of giving Easter eggs survived 80 years of Communism and the prohibition of religious traditions. New artists are being born in Russia currently in an attempt to revive the heritage and traditions of Russia.
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Rus: Pysanky: Hand-Painted and Decorative Easter Eggs
Easter eggs are one of the most culturally identifiable objects associated with the Rus, ranking along of the samovar. Called <i><b>pysanky</b></i> they come in a wide range of designs, colors & now even sizes. Colorful, unique & wonderfully decoartive <i>pysanky</i> are truly an art-form to be appreciated by all.
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Eastern European Easter Eggs
Ukrainian eggs, Faberge eggs, and Rusyn pysanky are holdovers from pre-Christian pagan rituals that now symbolize Easter.
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Modern Decorated Egg Traditions
Pagan and Christian symbols surround the tradition of decorating eggs. Decorated egg artists, however, may create eggs to serve other purposes.
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Russia's History for Sale
Russia has long had a problem with its historic artifacts being stolen, sold, or trashed by the greedy or irreverent.
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The Code – DVD Review
Morgan Freeman and Antonio Banderas star in this story about two thieves who are forced to pull off a big heist. It's The Sting and Ocean's Eleven mixed together.
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Riches of East European History
Eastern European history has long contrasted the lives of the poor with the riches of the ruling classes. Despite the disparity, we're still intrigued by these treasures.
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The Burmilla Cat - Burmese Chinchilla Cross
The beautiful Burmilla was the result of an accidental mating between a male Silver Chinchilla and a female Lilac Burmese.
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Antiques in Alaska
As soon as I arrived in Anchorage, Alaska a few months ago, I headed for the first antiques shop I saw.
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Steppin' Out - Collecting Canes and Walking Sticks
Collectors of walking sticks and canes are preserving a long tradition that goes back to the Pharaohs. You'll be amazed at this history!
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Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art
Perched atop a gentle slope of the 55-acre estate is Cheekwood Mansion, former home to one of Nashville's most celebrated families and a haven for the arts.
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Dining A La Russe
Dining a la russe was a style of serving meals where individual dishes were introduced and served to guests in courses.
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Make Batik Easter Eggs
Kids can make decorated Easter eggs that have a batik art feel with this simple but creative craft technique.
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Russian Nesting Dolls
One of the most ubiquitous of Russian handicrafts, the matroshka has a history that may surprise you.
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Russian Souvenir Shopping
What will you bring back from Russia? From traditional matrioshka dolls through to kitschy Lenin watches, the shopping choices from Moscow to Vladivostok are fascinating.
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Russian State Diamond Fund
Russia's State Diamond Fund is home to Russia's most important, and most impressive, treasures. Royal regalia, huge gems, and exquisite jewelry reside at the Kremlin.
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Easter Event
The writers of Home and Garden are coming together to provide you with all Easter related material in one spot. Feel free to hop from topic to topic.
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Easter and Earth Day, fun for April
Easter and Earth Day, lots to keep you busy in April
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The Eggcellent Egg Eggsplained
The egg is the star of many legends and old wives' tales. Eggs have been revered, exchanged, and used in rituals since ancient times and continue to this day as metaphors of possibility whether of ideas or the start of new things. Just where did our love affair with the egg begin?
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Learn about Russian History
Using film and literature, or by visiting museums and traveling, a student of Russian history can learn about the historical development of this nation and its society.
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Ranger's House, Greenwich's Less-Known Museum
The elegant facade of Ranger's House hides a dazzling collection of art and priceless objects, close to the centre of London, but often overlooked by tourists.
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The Grand Lisboa Hotel and Casino
Flashy and gaudy, as befits the casino-studded gambling town of Macau on China's southern coast, the Grand Lisboa has been described as both "iconic" and an "eyesore".
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Ukrainian Eggs: Pysanky
Pysanky, or Ukrainian decorated eggs, are an integral part of Ukrainian cultural tradition that date back to Pagan times.
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Washington Museum Holds Royal Romanian Treasures
Maryhill Museum is a treasure trove of items which once belonged to the royal family of Romania. Queen Marie even traveled here in 1926 for the dedication of the museum.
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Ancient Artifacts in European Museums
Many of the most important examples of ancient civilization were taken by archaeologists in the 19th Century to European and US museums despite attempts to return them.
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Make Money Selling Crafts
In a mechanized, manufactured world, is there any need for crafting skills? There is actually a huge market for handmade goods - so turn that crafty hobby into a career.
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Zulu Mardi Gras Parade and Ball
The Krewe of Zulu has survived segregation, integration, black criticism, wars and depression to become a primary New Orleans carnival attraction.
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Cary Grant: The Debonair Comedian
Who doesn't love Cary Grant? I don't know of a single person who doesn't have a favorite Cary Grant movie. And yet for all the people that love Grant, there are others who only know the gossip about this intensely private man. But there's more to him than idle gossip.
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