Exclusive icons

Orthodox icons and faces of saints, which will not only decorate the home iconostasis, but also bring blessings to the house and help the gifted.

Which faces are the most revered?

The most revered Orthodox saints, whose icons are worth paying attention to:

• The icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker: helps, saves from ailments and misfortunes.
• Icon of St. Sergius of Radonezh: will support and help in any trouble.
• Icon of St. Seraphim of Sarov: has the gift of healing.
• Icon of Saints Peter and Fevronia: acts as a defender of marriage and family.

What valuable materials are used in the manufacture of icons?

• Silver for the salary and the icon itself. The noble metal not only adds beauty and value to the silver icon, but also helps to preserve the handwritten face in its original form.
• Precious stones and pearls. Faces and salaries decorated or embroidered with pearls and natural precious and semi-precious stones are usually made to order. An individual drawing is selected by the master for each icon.
• Gilding. Gilding icons with gold leaf is an ancient tradition of icon painting. Gold not only adorns the product, but also symbolizes holiness and greatness.
• An expensive tree. Exclusive Orthodox icons are hand-carved by craftsmen from precious woods. Such a gift will be unique and will truly decorate the home iconostasis.

What techniques are used in the manufacture of icons?

The artistic technique makes a simple wooden icon an object of icon painting and a unique expensive Orthodox gift.

• Icons with enamel. Decorating icons with hot enamels not only improves the decorative effect, but also protects the surface of the face from moisture and temperature changes. Enamels are often combined with silver.
• Icons in the Rostov Finish technique. Hand-painted and fired icons do not fade, do not lose their brightness and luster. The finish creates an unusual effect. Often the enameled image of the master is additionally decorated with precious stones.
• Icons in the scan technique. The technique of scanning over the face of the saint gives the icon texture. The original openwork ornament and the curves of the pattern turn the icon into a precious painting.
• Icons in the filigree technique. This rare artistic technique adorns the icon with the finest pattern. Scanned patterns are made on the icon from silver, less often from gold and other metals.