Product Overview
This Santa is dressed in a regal blue fur coat to protect from the harsh cold, and bearing blessings for the New Year and gifts. Natalia Karpova is one of the very best artists in the Sergiev Posad. Her painting is beautifully detailed and Santa's faces are always kind. This Santa has two scenes of children at Christmas time. On the carved Santa's knapsack is painted a cheerful girl in an upstairs window surrounded by birds. Standing 19" tall this majestic carving is filled with a warm glow of Christmas Eve and the excitement and anticipation is captured beautifully on the faces throughout. Happy snowman with balalaika adorn this wonderful carving.
A remarkable, intricately carved Russian Santa Claus. A solid block of linden wood, hand carved and hand painted, this is a gorgeous tribute to Christmas, and the idea of welcoming the blessings of the New Year into your home.
The tradition descends from the Russian Orthodox celebrations of Saint Nicholas, the miracle-worker and secret gift-giver. This Santa is a delightful addition to a warm Christmas setting.
