Handicraft Trades

In 1897 a commission was initiated at the Tobolsk museum for studying handicraft works in the Tobolsk region. The commission was targeted at studying ethnical traditions and support of local craftsmen, as well as at picking up the most interesting exhibits for the museum.

Since the beginning of the XVIIIth century Tobolsk became known for its armouries, where masters from Tula and Suzdal worked. Despite the muskets were made under the technologies brought from outside, their decorative patterns related to local motives.

The exposition presents wooden tableware, wicker items, and varied decorative patterns. Of enormous interest are carving products that has made Tobolsk well known outside Siberia. The collection also contains a lot of handicraft species, i.e. metal dishes, painted boxes and cases that can be referred to as the highest achievements of handicraft schools.