Making a cotton toy is an introduction to an ancient technique that creates warm and atmospheric objects from simple materials. Working with cotton wool and paste allows you to connect with past traditions and experience the special charm of handicrafts.
Maria Kovaleva
Welcome to my cotton toy workshop – a place where little miracles are born.
In an old Arkhangelsk hut, amid the scent of wood and the warmth of the stove, true magic lives. Here I create cotton Christmas tree decorations filled with warmth, tenderness, and childhood memories. On the shelves of the workshop you can find Father Frosts, Snow Maidens, boys in earflaps, girls in sarafans, and mischievous foxes – each toy is handcrafted with love and attention to the smallest detail.
Since childhood, my life has been connected with creativity: I loved drawing, sculpting, and creating things with my own hands, which is why I graduated with a degree in Fine Arts. I've been making cotton Christmas tree decorations for over seven years. For me, each toy is a small story. They are inspired by old postcards, winter memories, and favorite Soviet films.
These toys cannot be exactly replicated, because each one contains a piece of the master's soul and a touch of the living tradition of an ancient craft.