Icon Board 26.5x34 cm with Handmade Copper Oklad for Mother of God – Premium Icon Painting Set 10.4x13.4 in

Premium Handmade Oklad & Icon Board Set for the Mother of God
Create an icon that immediately feels exceptional.

This exclusive handmade set combines a richly detailed copper oklad (riza) with the option of a professionally prepared icon board, giving the iconographer a remarkable foundation for creating a truly unique sacred artwork.

The design is intended for an icon of the Mother of God with the Christ Child and features an elaborate traditional composition with deeply embossed ornament, architectural details, side figures of saints, and separate halos for the Mother of God and the Christ Child.

This is not a mass-produced decorative cover. Each piece is individually made and carefully finished, preserving the character of traditional Christian metalwork.

SIZE
Overall size:

26.5 × 34 cm
10.4 × 13.4 inches

Because every oklad is handmade, slight variations of several millimeters may occur. These small differences are a natural part of handcrafted production and make every piece individual.

AVAILABLE OPTIONS
You can order this listing in two configurations:

Oklad Only

or

Oklad + Professional Icon Board

This allows professional iconographers to choose whether they need only the metalwork or a complete matched foundation for their next icon.

HANDMADE COPPER OKLAD
The oklad is created from copper using the galvanoplastic technique, allowing the master to reproduce exceptionally fine relief and intricate ornamental detail.

The piece is then carefully refined and finished by hand.

The surface features an elegant antique silver-tone decorative finish, which emphasizes the depth of the ornament and gives the metalwork the appearance and character of traditional historic icon covers.

The design includes:

deeply detailed floral and geometric ornament

decorative architectural elements

figures of saints along the sides

a large halo for the Mother of God

a separate halo for the Christ Child

traditional Christian symbolic details

aged silver-tone finish

protective clear lacquer coating

The base material is copper.

This oklad is not made from solid silver.

OPTION 1 – OKLAD ONLY
This version includes the complete handmade metal oklad shown in the photographs.

It is ideal for an iconographer who already has a suitable prepared board or wishes to create a custom wooden panel independently.

The oklad becomes an extraordinary starting point for a professional commission and can significantly elevate the artistic and visual value of the completed icon.

OPTION 2 – OKLAD + PROFESSIONAL ICON BOARD
For the complete set, the oklad is supplied together with a professionally prepared icon board selected to match the metalwork.

The board is made from traditional materials used in professional iconography:

solid linden wood

oak splines for additional stability

traditional recessed center / kovcheg

pavoloka

natural classical levkas

chalk

animal-origin glue

carefully prepared and sanded painting surface

The board is ready for traditional icon painting and provides a stable, professional foundation for egg tempera or another traditional iconographic technique.

DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONAL ICONOGRAPHERS
This set was created for artists who want more than an ordinary blank panel.

It allows the iconographer to combine personal painting with highly decorative traditional metalwork and create a work with a distinctive, luxurious and unmistakably individual character.

The open areas for the faces and painted portions remain available for the artist's own hand, while the oklad frames the composition and adds depth, texture and sacred visual richness.

This makes the set especially suitable for:

professional iconographers

premium private commissions

icons created for churches and monasteries

iconography schools

sacred art studios

gifts for priests and clergy

gifts for experienced icon painters

collectors of traditional Christian sacred art

A FOUNDATION FOR YOUR OWN ARTISTIC VISION
The oklad is already a complete finished decorative element, but professional iconographers may choose to personalize it even further.

Possible artistic refinements include:

genuine gold leaf gilding

additional silver accents

cold enamel

gemstones

hand-painted decorative elements

custom patination

additional metal detailing

This gives the artist the opportunity to create a completely unique final composition — one that cannot be repeated exactly.

UNIQUE HANDMADE CHARACTER
Each oklad is individually produced and finished.

Subtle differences in relief, polishing, patina, tone and dimensions are part of the handmade process and should not be considered imperfections.

They are what make every piece individual.

The final icon created with such an oklad can become not only a sacred image, but also a distinctive work of decorative Christian art.

MADE IN POCHAIV, UKRAINE
This piece is created in Pochaiv, Ukraine, near the Holy Dormition Pochaiv Lavra — one of the most revered Christian pilgrimage centers in this part of Europe.

Our workshop works with professional iconographers and sacred art enthusiasts around the world, combining traditional materials, skilled craftsmanship and respect for the centuries-old tradition of icon painting.

A TREASURE FOR GENERATIONS
Once completed by the iconographer, this set can become the foundation of a truly exceptional icon.

Such a finished work may become:

the centerpiece of a home prayer corner

a treasured family heirloom

an important church gift

a memorable gift for a priest

a special wedding or anniversary gift

a commissioned work for a monastery or parish

a collector's sacred artwork

Created with quality materials and traditional craftsmanship, it is intended to be admired, prayed before and preserved for generations.

SHIPPING
Every item is carefully packed for safe international transportation.

We ship to the United States, Europe and worldwide.

Custom icon boards, matching halos, oklads and special sizes are also available upon request.

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