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Our Mission
Alkota was founded in May 1994. Since 1997, we focused our business on import–export
operations with Russia., importing handmade merchandise – carved and painted
nesting dolls, santa figurines, lacquer boxes, hand painted eggs, icons,
birch boxes paper Mache jewelry, jewelry on mother of pearl, wool
shawls and wooden toys. We also bring to the U.S. and Canada
handmade sterling silver with Siberian malachite and Baltic amber
jewelry from Russia and Poland. Today, there are Alkota offices in
Chicago, Moscow and Sergiyev Posad. With more than a dozen full time
employees in Moscow and a growing number of seasonal workers, Alkota is expanding
to meet the rising demand for our merchandise.
Our principal goal is to spread the word about Russia, its culture
and people, to tell the story of talented Russian artisans, and to
show the beauty of their work. By bringing the merchandise to the
U.S., we try to increase the popularity of unique Russian collectibles.
We love Russian merchandise and appreciate the talent of Russian artists.
With
our work, we support the families of Russian artists. They
are tremendously talented, but in today’s Russia, most of them
live in rather precarious conditions. Our partnership is based on trust,
personal friendship and respect.
We stand out
We are aware that the market is very competitive, and you have a lot
of choices where to buy collectables, but here is how we are unique:
> Alkota imports only hand made
pieces of superior quality, whatever the price.
> We are one of only few importers on the
market who, along with our artists, designs our own unique versions
of nesting dolls and santa figurines, jewelry and wooden toys.
> We are probably the only ones who
strictly follow the rules of wholesale and retail trade among our
competition. We offer a wholesale catalog for the retail stores and
retail prices for collectors.
> Alkota offers the biggest collection
of items, broadest variety of designs and styles of figurines, nesting
dolls and eggs on the market. We also like our quality much better.
> We are constantly working on expanding
and improving every page of the catalog, bringing new categories and
items to life.
If you have any questions, just
drop us a line or call us at 847.615.9138.
Your opinion will be appreciated.
And now browse our site. We are always glad to serve you.
Alkota
Tanya and Alexander.