“When the tree absorbs the light of gold, the wall between the altar and the people becomes a window to the sky”
This two-tiered iconostasis was made by Pivtorak & Company for the church in the village of Khmilno in the Lviv region, consecrated on February 16, 2025. The frame and openwork carving are made of alder, and the gilding is done using the leaf method with mirror gold. The deep reflection of the gilding combines with the natural texture of the wood, setting a solemn rhythm for the church space.
🪵 Alder Frame and openwork carving | 🌟 Mirror Gold Leaf Gilding with gold leaf | 🖼️ Two Tiers Main and Festive |
About the Product
Royal Gates are the heart of the composition. Their carved structure is covered with gilded ornamentation, and round medallions feature icons of the Annunciation and the four Evangelists.
Main Tier unites icons of the Mother of God with the Child and Jesus Christ the Savior, as well as images of saints and archangels on the deacon's gates. Each icon is framed with gilded carved arches and columns adorned with floral ornamentation. The lower base panels are decorated with volumetric carving, providing stability and integrity to the structure.
Festive Tier contains icons of the Twelve Great Feasts. Above the Royal Gates, in the very center, is the composition “The Last Supper” in a gilded cartouche.
The openwork floral ornamentation lightens the perception of the monumental structure. Price — from 29,250 UAH per 1 m². The final cost depends on the dimensions of the altar wall of the specific church. Manufacturing time is 2 months, depending on complexity.
Where It Fits, and Where It Doesn’t
✓ Suitable - Newly built Byzantine-style churches
- Renovation of the altar part of an active church
- Parishes seeking solemn gilded decoration
- Churches with sufficient height for two tiers of icons
| ✗ Not the Best Choice - Small chapels with low ceilings
- Unheated spaces with sharp humidity fluctuations
- Interiors in a restrained style without gilding
- Temporary or portable altars
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Technical Specifications
| Product Code | 9753 |
| Type | Two-tiered iconostasis |
| Material | Alder (frame and openwork carving) |
| Finishing | Gilding with gold leaf, mirror gold leaf |
| Tiers | Main, festive |
| Royal Gates | Carved, with medallions of the Annunciation and the Evangelists |
| Central Composition | “The Last Supper” in a gilded cartouche |
| Base Panels | Volumetric carving |
| Cost Calculation | Per square meter |
| Manufacturing Time | 2 months, depending on complexity |
| Realized Object | village Khmilno, Chervonohrad district, Lviv region, 16.02.2025 |
| Manufacturer | Pivtorak & Company |
Advantages of the Material
- Alder has a smooth, homogeneous structure, allowing for the carving of fine openwork elements with high detail.
- Strong frame made of alder maintains the shape of the large structure and behaves stably over time.
- Mirror gold leaf provides a deep noble reflection that emphasizes the relief of the carving.
- Combination of wood and gold creates a contrast of light and shadow that changes with the church's lighting.
Traditions of Sacred Carving
The creative workshop of sacred products Pivtorak & Company continues the Ukrainian tradition of church carving and gilding. The iconostasis for Khmilno is an example of modern sacred art, where the classical arrangement of tiers, floral ornamentation, and gold leaf serve the main purpose: to focus the believers' gaze on the holy images.
Care
- Dust off with a dry soft brush, without wet wipes and cleaning agents.
- Do not touch the gilding with bare hands.
- Maintain stable humidity in the church and avoid sharp temperature fluctuations.
- Do not place heaters and open flame sources nearby.
- Trust gilding restoration to professionals.
⚠️ ATTENTION: The price of the product may change — please confirm the current price with the store manager. At the time of ordering, the selected item may already be sold in the physical store. Payment should be made after placing the order and after the manager contacts you. The manager will call you back, confirm the completeness of the order, and clarify the details.
“Every gilded curl of the iconostasis is a silent prayer carved in wood”
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