Kovrov clay toy

The production of painted clay toys is a traditional craft, and it is revived at the factory "Kovrov Clay Toy". The company was established in 1993, with Nina Baranova as its founder and permanent leader. Due to her efforts the company manufactures modern products, preserving traditions. The company is listed in the encyclopedia "Folk Art of Russia", and in 2006 together with the Kovrov Historical and Memorial Museum it received Presidential grant for the project of interactive museum exposition.