Zhostovo is a famous Russian craft that has existed since 1825. The creators of colorful painted trays were simple peasants. They brought to the lacquer painting brightness of colors, simplicity and clarity of images, aptness of characteristics, clearness of drawing. Nowadays Zhostovo trays are worldwide known and associated with the artistic taste and originality of the Russian craftsmen. The film shows the whole process of creating a Zhostovo tray and reveals the secrets of painting, which is about three centuries old.