Excursion to the Stone-cutting factory “Bornukovskaya cave”

Excursion to the Stone-cutting factory “Bornukovskaya cave”

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Supplier: LLC Peshelansky gypsum plant

Description

Stone cutting factory "Bornukovskaya cave" is located in with. Bornukovo and Buturlinsky district is a branch of the Peshelansky gypsum plant. The high right bank of the Piani River, on which the village is located, consists of shell rock and alabaster. At a shallow depth passes a layer of decorative colored stone. Spilling in the spring, Drunk eroded the banks, and in this place a huge cave with snow-white anhydrite was formed, which had various shades: bluish, yellowish, pink. Academician L.V. Dahl described the unique Bornukovsky stone: "... pure as sugar, sometimes fibrous, sometimes transparent, like glass." The first attempts at decorative processing of Bornukovsky stone were made around the middle of the 19th century, but a difficult fate awaited him. Sculptures from Bornukovsky anhydrite, striking in their beauty and originality, were exhibited at the best exhibitions in Europe, they adorned the palaces and castles of the most prominent Russian families. Stone cutting also developed in the Soviet period, but by the 80s of the twentieth century it was almost lost. The revival of the ancient stone-cutting industry began in 2006 at the behest of philanthropist Viktor Lavrov, who invested a lot of soul, labor and energy in this business. Today in Bornukovo they again produce a wonderful toy. Products made with a soul, professionally, highly artistic. Factory artists generously share their knowledge and experience, teaching young masters the secrets of stone carving art. Currently, the plant has developed more than 70 types of products. These are household items: night lamps, ashtrays, cups, trays; decorative objects: small animalistic sculpture, as well as numerous souvenirs. Animal sculpture is becoming traditional in Bornukov and is a leader in the assortment. The Bornukovsky stone-cutting business brought up remarkable artists. People's Artist of Russia P.I. Gusev and Honored Artist of Russia V.I. Purikhov - natives of the village of Bornukova. The factory has set up manual production of blankets, mastered weaving on an old loom using the technologies of our great-grandmothers. Multi-colored patchwork quilts, woven tracks cause universal admiration. The factory is developing a new type of activity for itself - tourism. Here, for each sightseer, the craftsmen are ready to conduct master classes in stone carving. In a special store-exhibition hall you can buy a souvenir - Bornukov’s toy, symbolically combining “the present century and the past century”, the art of masters and those who defend this art for future generations. Tours are held daily by appointment. You can book excursions on weekdays from 8.00 to 17.00.