The fashion for forged products in Russia was introduced by Peter I, however, as well as many other things that he brought from abroad, and which later became an integral part of Russian culture. Historically, forging was originally used for practical purposes.
Subsequently, the products acquired artistic sophistication and began to be equated with works of art.
The best works of domestic forging are in St. Petersburg and Moscow. The culture of using artistic forging in residential buildings and architectural compositions has been preserved and is being improved at the present time. Worn out or lost forged elements in the architecture of the capital are being replaced by modern products that are not inferior in their artistic level to the old ones.
There are two constantly developing blacksmith schools in Russia: Moscow and St. Petersburg. According to statistics, 60 percent of the best blacksmiths in Rossi are located in Moscow, since there is the greatest interest in the use of forging in modern interiors. For a good forge, constant practice is important, otherwise skills are lost.
Currently, the fashion for forged items has confidently entered our life. Each forged product is unique and therefore exclusive. As a rule, homeowners claiming individuality use forged elements to create unique staircases, massive gates, high-end furniture and other details that reflect their taste preferences. Forging is always a work of authorship. Each master has his own secrets and subtleties of technique. Therefore, artistic forging retains the elegance and unique atmosphere of luxury interior for a long time.
