Russian samovars & Tula work

Europe tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

A samovar (Russian: самовар, IPA: [səmɐˈvar] , lit. 'self-brewer') is a metal container traditionally used to heat and boil water. Although originating in Russia, the samovar is well known outside of the country and has spread through Russian culture to other parts of Eastern Europe, as well as West and Central and South Asia. Since the heated water is typically used to make tea, many samovars have a ring-shaped attachment (конфорка, konforka) around the chimney to hold and heat a teapot filled with tea concentrate. Wikipedia →

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