Traditionally, Gzhel painting is distinguished by white and blue patterns, in which flowers are often found. These color solutions and patterns have become a peculiar part of Russian folklore and ornamental culture. Some folklorists say that the combination of these two colors symbolizes the Russian winter: blue frost draws its patterns on the white snow. But often a golden color is added to modern Gzhel products. Currently, about 30 villages located southeast of Moscow produce ceramics under the Gzhel brand.
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