"Day's Eye" is a round paper mache pin, painted by hand in Russian village of Zhostovo, famous for its flower painting patterns. Daisies are very popular flowers in Russia.

Primarily known as the symbol of childhood innocence, this charming wildflower is said to originate from a Dryad who presided over forests, meadows, and pastures. According to Roman mythological legend, the nymph Belides, as she danced with the other nymphs at the edge of the forest, caught the eye of Vertumnus, the god of the orchards. To escape his unwanted attention, she transformed herself into the flower bellis, which is the daisy's botanical name.

Similar in appearance to some chrysanthemums, daisies continue to be associated with simplicity and modesty — two characteristics carried over from Victorian times. A well-known practice originated with heartbroken Victorian maids who wished to be loved once again by their suitors. A maid would pluck a daisy's petals one by one, chanting, "He loves me, he loves me not," for each petal pulled. Of course, it was the last petal that predicted the situation's outcome. More...

"Nostalgie" was designed as a part of 6 different mother-of-pearl pins. The work is painted by hand on the river shell. Unique.

"Daisies" is the pin painted by hand on mother-of pearl with german silver. The work is done through magnifying glass.

This barrete is made out of paper mache and painted by hand in Moscow Russian in traditional "Zhostovo" style of painting.

This barrette is made out of paper mache, 1.5 x 4" and painted by hand in the village of Zhostovo, traditional place for the flowers painting. It also represents "Zhostovo" technique of painting flowers on the wood or metal surface. The style appeared in the late 18 century in the village of Zhostovo, suburbs of Moscow.