The Snowmaiden is painted with striking light blue and orchid colored paints. Keeping the landscape void of any vibrant colors really enhances the detail and the brushwork of the Snowmaiden. One can even see the illusion of texture in her coat that looks very soft and warm. Gold paint is used to outline and highlight some of the Snowmaiden s detail, which makes her stand out even more. The box is constructed out of paper-mache made in the village of Fedoskino.
Black lacquer is used to paint the outside and red lacquer is used to paint the inside of the box.
Two gold lines wrap around the side of the box as decoration. The box does not have a hinge and rests on a flat bottom.