The icons are painted in the traditional style that has been accepted by the Russian Orthodox Church and has been passed down from generation to generation. The lines are very precise and detail is added through the use of thin gold paint. Gold paint is also used to decorate the exterior of the piece and write the names of the saints, and angels, who are represented in the icons. A cupola with a cross on it finds itself on top of the piece, which represents the connection this piece has to an iconostas. The piece is constructed out of paper-mache made in the village of Mstera.
Black lacquer is used to paint the entire piece.
The gold decoration on the piece is very beautiful, thin, intricate, and lends well to the overall spirituality of the piece. Two hinges can be found on either sides of the piece, which open the doors that reveal the main icon of the Virgin Mary and Jesus. Upon completing the work on this piece the artist writes the title of the piece on the base and signs his name on the back of the piece.