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“Bird of Happiness” – a household charm
In olden times, the bird hung under the ceiling on a rope. When heating the stove, the airflow caused the toy to swing and turn. In each area of Arkhangelsk region, the toy was colored according to local traditions: in Mezen – in black and red; in Kargapolye – in red, blue and green; on Vaga – in red and orange; in Shenkursk – in olive and ochre… Nowadays the “Bird of Happiness” is mainly used as a souvenir. It is made of pine, fir or spruce wood and without the use of glue or other fasteners, by carving thin petals for the bird's wings and tail and then using a special method of spreading and curving them. Here you can watch the process of making this toy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPur-_HLeyI |