Stories

• Anna Yatskevich, Designer of Cobalt Net

  Anna Yatskevich (1904–1952) worked at the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory for twenty years and created the Cobalt Net pattern in 1944.

• Aurora "Mix & Match" Ideas

  Here are some ideas how you can mix items from the new Aurora Collection

• Baikal: Cobalt and Gold on the Tulip Shape

  Vera Bakastova’s Baikal design pairs cobalt decoration with gold lines inspired by kintsugi, on the traditional Tulip porcelain shape.

• Beware of Imitations

  Fakes are sold under the Lomonosov name, most often as Cobalt Net. Why they differ from the original, and three quick checks to make before you buy.

• Cobalt Net: The Pattern and Its History

  The story of Anna Yatskevich’s Cobalt Net pattern, created in 1944, its Tulip shape and the gold medal awarded in Brussels in 1958.

• Hand-Painting Traditions at the Manufactory

  Explore Lomonosov porcelain decoration, from underglaze cobalt and overglaze colour to gold, and the materials used at the manufactory.

• How to Take Care of Porcelain

  How to wash, dry and store Lomonosov porcelain, protect gold decoration and bone china, and handle stains or older pieces with care.

• Magic at the End of the Pen: Alexei Vorobyevsky

  Alexei Vorobyevsky painted folk architecture, winter scenes and floral ornament on Lomonosov porcelain with fine pen lines and coloured detail.

• Nina Slavina and Her Porcelain Designs

  Read about Nina Slavina (1928–2000), her work with porcelain shapes and decoration, and her years as the Leningrad factory’s chief artist.

• Russian Ballet in Porcelain Art

  Explore Lyubov Tsvetkova’s Russian Ballet designs on Lomonosov bone china, with patterns inspired by Giselle, Swan Lake and other ballets.

• Table Setting Guide

  We hope this Table Setting Guide will be handy at home, over the holidays and at restaurants. Click on the item name to find it on our web site!

• The Tulip Shape by Serafima Yakovleva

  Meet the Tulip porcelain shape created by Serafima Yakovleva in 1936, best known for its pairing with Anna Yatskevich’s Cobalt Net pattern.

• White Gold: Lomonosov Bone China

  Discover Lomonosov bone china: its thin walls, white colour and translucent finish, and the May shape associated with its early production.