Boxes of this type have been made in Russia for many years. Their uses are as varied as the type of decoration place upon them. Here a famous St. Petersburg paint brush company places their brushes in decorated boxes to sell to local and international artists. Made of linden wood and created with natural and dyed straw, these boxes are a work of art themselves. All information, photographs and other artwork contained in this site are Copyrighted by The American Museum of Straw Art. Reproduction of any material is prohibited without prior written permission.