{"product_id":"ded-moroz-figurine-soviet-father-frost-cotton","title":"Ded Moroz Figurine – Soviet Father Frost in Pressed Cotton \u0026 Paper-Mache, USSR","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Ded Moroz figurine is a classic Soviet-era Father Frost, the traditional centerpiece of New Year and Christmas celebrations in the USSR. It was made with the pressed cotton (vatny) and paper-mache technique, and shows him in a vibrant red robe holding a staff and a gift sack. He stands on a sturdy wooden base that still carries the original factory ink stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ded Moroz (Father Frost) holiday figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th century, USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pressed cotton, paper-mache, wooden base, textile elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade with a hand-painted face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red robe, staff, gift sack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original factory ink stamp on the wooden base, partially legible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition for its age. The colors remain bright. There is some natural age-related wear to the cotton and light spotting on the hat. The wooden stand is solid, and the factory stamp is partially legible. Because each figure was hand-painted, the facial expression is unique to this piece. Please review the photos carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDed Moroz is the Slavic Father Frost, who brings gifts at New Year. Figures made of pressed cotton were popular holiday decorations in the Soviet era and are now valued as a form of folk art. A figure that keeps its stamped base and bright colors is a good fit for vintage Christmas displays and for collectors of Eastern European folk art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681914290325,"sku":"EBAY-406914687269","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/ded-moroz-figurine-soviet-father-frost-cotton-1.jpg?v=1791721330","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/ded-moroz-figurine-soviet-father-frost-cotton","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}