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Many centuries ago, in Russia, an interesting and very beautiful tradition emerged of decorating houses externally with wooden carved casings. These are elements of the exterior made from wood different from that used to construct the house. Thanks to this, the casings stood out against the general background, and their patterns were visible from afar. As ornaments, folk motifs were chosen, which in those distant times carried a magical character — this includes the symbol of the Sun, signs representing ancient pagan gods, and many other things. Today, all these beliefs have been lost, and the symbolism of the casings remains in the past; however, the decorative element is once again gaining popularity among country houses.
In our day, one can see many such wooden items in old villages, although they are already in a poor state. Among these examples, one can find both the simplest and very complex, convex and three-dimensional ones. Also, note that in some regions of Russia, there is a type of blind wood carving, which was used not only for casings, but also for shutters, and even for doors themselves. In other areas, we encounter so-called sculptural carving, which can be executed in the form of simple lace. All these traditions, created by our ancestors, are now embodied by designers and woodcarvers, and once again revive in new wooden cottages and mansions.
When manufacturing casings intended for mounting on the exterior of a building, it is important to choose the material correctly. Oak is most commonly used, as this wood possesses high resistance to both moisture and direct sunlight. Pine is less frequently used, its drawback being increased sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation. It is used to make wooden lace only when the wall faces the north side.
Having such decoration in your home, you will definitely be satisfied with it, as it embodies an incomparable spirit of antiquity, which combines with the latest wood processing technologies and aesthetic appeal.
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