Egg-tempera paint is the main medium used to paint the composition. The palette is very similar to palettes used by Fomichov. The colors are bold and hold a distinct richness that reveals their handcrafted quality. Each figure is outlined to create a separation between areas of the scene. Good balance is achieved due to the very formal icon painting style the artist uses.
Gold paint is used in delicate amount.
Most notably it creates the reflection in the samovar on the table and gives off the effect of lighting inside of the home. The box is constructed out of paper-mache made in the village of Mstera. Forest green lacquer is used to paint the exterior and red lacquer to paint the interior of the piece. Beautiful gold and egg-tempera decorations adorn the exterior of the piece in flowing lines and beading patterns. The box has a hinge located above the composition and rests on a flat bottom.