Kolosok (Little Ear of Grain)

An ornamental motif made up of a stem with symmetrically arranged graniform elements. It resembles a stylised wheat ear, hence the name ‘kolosok’ (little ear) or ‘pshenychka’ (wheat). The elements of the motif arranged in a straight or curved band and can be seen mostly in decorations of circular or star-shaped centrepiece patterns. This motif can also be combined with other elements and motifs. Craftsmen use several varieties of this motif, including ‘thylysnyk’ (trefoil), ‘lystochky’ (leaves), and ‘zerniatka’ (little grains). The grainiform elements of ‘pshenychka’ (little wheat) motif serve as the basis for such motifs as ‘zaiachi vushka’ (hare's ears), ‘krosentsia’ (small sawbucks), ‘propelery’ (propellers), and a large number of centrepiece rosette-type patterns. It is mostly used in carving and sometimes in inlays.

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