Russian Tea Ceremony. As a combination of a teapot
and a brewing device, it is a truly unique creation.
Слайд 7
They are tea cozies for samovars called "baba
na samovar" (woman on samovar) and a wonderful tea
set with the vibrant blue and white patterns that distinguish Russian tea sets.
Слайд 8
Popularity, traditions and customs of Russian tea drinking,
"chaepitie", have helped to foster a uniquely styled system
of teapots, teacups, cozies, and more to support this tradition. By the end of the 18th century, more than a hundred small factories creating Russian tea wares had sprung up.
Слайд 9
One of the most famous, "Gjel" (Ggel), takes
its name from a little town located in central
Russia. Gjel is renowned for its white and blue designs prevalent in today's Russian teawares. Russian teaware designs typically feature images of daily life, the most popular being animals and scenes from folk stories.