Art. Kubachi silver
ART BORN IN THE LAND OF MOUNTAINS,
KUBACHI VILLAGE IN RUSSIA
As of now, the hillside dotted with houses, before it was covered forge, and the sound of many hammers was heard on the shore of the Caspian sea. In the mountains, in the caves you can find traces of soot from the old workshops.
When the demand for cold steel decreased significantly, Kubachi masters switched to the manufacture of silver products: tableware, jugs, boilers, decorations, interior items.
Even if we talk about Kubachi artistic combine, all products are made exclusively by hand. Because of this no item may be repeated. Carvings are predominantly men. Women are responsible for the final step: coating of objects with niello with subsequent polishing.
For the masters of Kubachi continuity of generations – the basis of life. From father to son transmitted the intricacies of applying the patterns, work with enamel, the composition of the mobile, the basis for the engraving of precious stones. It is worth to emphasize that the composition of the mob kept secret, as at the time of the family kept the bread recipes.
the best masters-граверов called habitu-уста, this man is in great esteem, respect among other artists. Lips — means master. In the mountains it is a small addition to the name not just to earn a little, so that the hands could well do the trick. For example, a true master in just a few seconds is able to determine whose hand belongs to a particular product, because he knows every.
In this extraordinary settlement born playwright, writer, a national writer of Dagestan Abu Ahmedkhan-Бакар. His fame he received as the author of novels and plays from the lives of ordinary Dagestanis. His story" Даргинские girls" was translated and published in France, Germany, England and other European countries.
Not paid attention to the writer and the lives of their fellow villagers, reflecting her collection" Кубачинские stories". Here is a small excerpt from the story" Култум":
"Но here and the tomb of Sheikh... From the cracks streamed the light. Habib was stopped by his companions, and listened. Before his hearing distinctly came the sound of a fractional tap of a small hammer. The old man clung to one of the cracks...
in the dim light of the candles ... is still clearly considered the silhouette of a girl sitting on a bearskin rug. He even saw her face was covered with soot and holding a gleaming silver. The girl was secured with a turquoise hammer in the prongs on the bracelet.
It was Kulthum, daughter of Mahmud... the next morning at the Museum masters-кубачинцев have a wonderful bracelet, which previously was a sign:" Мастер unknown", were new, and on it was written:" Работа Schoolgirls Култум".
If-то jewelry work was done by only men, it was believed that this work is not for women. However, over time, women have also engaged in carving and engraving.
Here are a few traditions of the people:
@- Give silver ornaments, bad taste, because every family has its goldsmiths, its collection of products;
@- Your best product master gives to the eldest son as a sign of continuity of generations;
@- Silver jewelry – bracelets, earrings, belts, the ring is an integral part of the festive outfit worn on special occasions;
the People are very hospitable, so willing to show their collections to the guests – for them it is not only the pride but also the history of the whole family.
What distinguishes Kubachi silver from other silver products?
the Main difference is the coating of products black. In this case, the people for many years" соперничают" with craftsmen from Veliky Ustyug. Say that many wanted the secret of Kubachi mobile. But for the master to give out the secret means to betray the memory of their ancestors. Therefore, all recipes are stored in" семью печатями".
It is black enhances the beauty and elegance of carved silver. Thin face shimmer with thousands of glow so that it seems the product is covered with hundreds of small diamonds. Refined lines intertwine in intricate floral designs.
Traditionally used three kinds of pattern:
* "мархарай", means thicket, — weave flowers and leaves. The most complex pattern, their own masters, have attained a high level;
* "тутта" — oblong, similar to a bouquet of figure, the more simple;
* "тамга" — center of any ornament shaped like a seal.
Margaret had mastered the famous Kubachi master Mouth-Тубчú. It was his skill praised Kubachi silver in the whole of Europe.
sketching in accordance with the traditions of begin to teach at school, equally for boys and girls.
but black, Kubachi silver are often used gilding, filigree, gold inlay, carved ivory, coloured enamel, semiprecious stones, inlay of bone plates.
the manufacture of one object, such as a sheath, jug, kettle, @- may take more than one month of work. Therefore, they are so unique and exclusive.
when-нибудь visit Kubachi art Museum, you will be shown the sword of the ruler of Iran Nadir-Шаха (1736 – 1747.), as well as the incredible beauty of a silver vase made by people as a gift to Joseph Stalin. Vase silver inlaid portraits, the finest filigree. When the cult of Stalin has been debunked, the vase was thrown. The people, hearing of this, went to Moscow and asked her to return. A vase found and handed to the masters. She now adorns the collection of the plant. This piece by-настоящему is a work of art. There were even attempts to buy a vase in a private collection, however this is not possible because it is priceless.
Silver jewelry of Kubachi you can see in the State historical Museum of Moscow, the Hermitage.
Source: https://kulturologia.EN/blogs/211118/41378/
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