$49.00
Order 3 boards and get:π+1Gesso Board + FREE Gift (From Pochaiv Area) π
Professional Orthodox icon board made using traditional methods β not mass production.
Stable, hand-prepared levkas surface with linen (pavoloka) for long-term durability.
Designed for iconographers who need a reliable foundation for egg tempera and gilding.
β True levkas (traditional gesso, multiple layers)
β Linen cloth (pavoloka) for strength and crack resistance
β Solid linden wood panel
β Oak splines for stability (anti-warp construction)
β Traditional kovcheg (recessed center)
β Smooth, carefully sanded surface
βοΈ Why it matters:
Many modern boards are made quickly using synthetic primers and fast production methods.
They may look good at first β but over time can crack or deform.
This board is made using traditional techniques, proven for decades in iconography.
π Crafted near the Holy Dormition Pochaiv Lavra (Ukraine)
Each board is handmade and used by iconographers in Europe and the USA.
π Size:
20 Γ 25 cm
(7.9 Γ 9.8 inches)
π¨ Surface options:
β’ Raw wood (no coating) β for full control
β’ With oil protection β ready for use
π Special offer:
Buy 3 boards and get:
+1 FREE gesso board
small gift from Pochaiv region
Perfect for:
β’ Orthodox iconographers
β’ Egg tempera painting
β’ Gilding (gold leaf)
β’ Church and studio work
π This board is made for iconographers who donβt want to risk their work on unstable materials.
π¦ Custom orders available
Contact us for different sizes or shapes.