Russian Babushka Christmas Gifts for Women

Baltic Amber is a specific kind of amber that is only found in the Baltic Sea region and it is considered to be the highest quality amber that you can ever find. So what exactly is amber? Amber is the fossilized resin from extinct trees and ancient forests and therefore amber is often referred to as a gem that offers a "window to the past."

Baltic Amber is always warm to the touch and is well known in Russia as well as throughout the world for its amazing healing powers. Baltic Amber has a unique ability to produce negative ions and it is believed that Baltic Amber jewelry can absorb pain and negative energy while providing protection from various deceases and contributing to a rapid healing process of existing ailments. Baltic Amber jewelry is used to relieve joint pain and arthritic ailments, to treat various ailments with throat, kidneys, bladder and liver as well as used as an effective baby teething remedy.

Baltic Amber comes in an assortment of many different colors and shades, such as bright orange, pale yellow, brownish-red and many others. Such captivating spectrum of different colors can easily satisfy every taste!

Gzhel is Russian centuries-old traditional style of pottery painting. Gzhel (pronounced sort of like "guh-zel") has distinctive style of delicate hand painted blue-and-white designs depicting gorgeous Russian folk art.

Gzhel pottery originated in a tiny Russian village in the 14th century and is still handmade and hand-painted to this day. High quality Gzhel pottery includes a big variety of attractive and elegant pottery items, such as salad bowls, plates, mugs, teapots, carafes, teacups, and other dishes as well as decorative items such as clocks, matryoshka dolls and figurines.

Elegant Gzhel kitchenware and pottery items make quite for unique gifts that are not only beautiful but also practical in everyday use.

Traditional Russian Shawls and Scarves are world famous for its unique designs, elegant look and high quality hand-knitted work. Russian Shawls date back to the beginning of the 17th century and continue to be one of the most popular wardrobe items for women of all ages. Russian Shawls come in a variety of elegant designs, vibrant colors and unique patterns that could easily compliment any style.

Traditional Russian Shawls are handwoven from a variety of fabrics such as wool, silk, cashmere, mohair or lace. They offer a perfect mix of modern style, elegance, comfort and practicality. Russian Shawls make an exceptional gift that could be a beautiful addition to any woman's outfit.

Russian Porcelain Tea Sets immediately turn any casual tea drinking ritual into an elegant affair. Russian hand-painted porcelain tea sets used to be made only for Russian royalty and very wealthy Russian people. Nowadays, elegant porcelain tea sets are used by many not only in Russia but throughout the world.

Russian Porcelain Tea Sets are quite delicate, rare and eye-catching gifts that women love and cherish.

Russian Khokhloma is a special style of traditional Russian wood painting art. The unique art of Russian Khokhloma (pronounced as hoh-low-ma) was originally developed in a tiny village in Russian suburbs in the 16th century for Tsar's court only. Each Khokhloma item is meticulously pain-painted and then covered with water resistant food-safe lacquer finish.

Beautiful Khokhloma items can be used not only for decorative purposes but also as practical items as kitchen utensils, serving dishes and attractive tableware. Russian Khokhloma gifts are very popular around the world for their unique style, bright colors and ornamental designs.

Traditional Russian Lacquered Boxes represent a beautiful collection of hand-painted designs depicting various scenes from Russian fairy tales, legends, folk art, religious backgrounds or gorgeous Russian landscapes.

Traditional Russian Lacquered Boxes are meticulosuly hand-painted with an amazing attention to detail. They come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, colors, patterns and make for a quite unique, versatile and exquisite gift for any woman in your life.