How to paint in the traditional Zhostovo technique (VIDEO)

The village of Zhostovo, outside Moscow, is renowned for its unique lacquer trays. An iron sheet is first bent, covered with black primer, painted, then varnished with a protective layer. Observe the fascinating process!

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