Entertaining Stories
Art Noveau Brooches: Amazing Designs of Fine Elegance and Style
Art Noveau is an art movement, which originated in the end of the 19th century and nominally ended in the beginning of the 20th century due to the…
How Brands Picked up the Trend after the Self-destructing Banksy Painting
The street artist Banksy continues to influence the world of art without even creating new paintings.
Five-o-Clock, or Something about English porcelain. Part 2 — Royal Crown Derby
Let's continue the story of the true British tradition of five o-clock and English porcelain. What is five o'clock tea and how does it happen?
Five-o-Clock or Something about English Porcelain. Part 1 — Royal Albert
The British are very sensitive to their own traditions. Even those who are not able to personally visit Foggy Albion, heard about the red double-decker buses and telephone booths, which are considered to be the "visiting cards" of London, famous for…
Amazing Botanical Porcelain by Vladimir Kanevsky
Vladimir Kanevsky is our former compatriot (the USSR citizen) who works with porcelain and ceramic making incredibly realistic plants.
The Story of Katy Livings, or the Woman Who Defeated the Disease for the Opportunity to Craft
I think many people unaware of the amazing toys by Katy Livings, which seem to have come from the pages of old English fairy tales, but few people know the hard history of their author. So I want to share a truly remarkable story of this talented craftswoman. So, Katy...
Bargello. Are You Sure This Is the Florentine Embroidery?! Part one
There is a lot of entertaining and fascinating stories in my handmade life. So I decided to share some of them with you?! So, story number 1. "Bargello". I saw this embroidery for the first time more than 30 years ago, in the late 80s.
16 Proofs That You Found Yourself in Handmade
All creators are unique, but there is something that unites us. We have created a series of illustrations with irrefutable facts in which you'll probably recognize yourself.
Anu Kabur: A Keeper of the Mahusay Embroidery Tradition
This summer I'm going to a summer craft school in Estonia to participate in a course of the mahusay embroidery, and my biggest luck is that our teacher will be the great Anu Kabur. She is one of the brightest artists of Estonian needlework, excelent…
Funny Tea Party: 36 Tea Accessories from Contemporary Designers
This time my collection is dedicated to all tea lovers. When paying most time to masterpieces, an artist sometimes needs to relax and take a break.
Miracles are Made with Your Own Hands: The Father of the Year Has Created a Real Fairy Tale for His Daughter
Remember howyou dreamed of a cozy tree house in your childhood? A user, who was awarded the title of the Father of the Year in absentia, made a fabulous tree for his daughter right in her bedroom. 'My daughter was dreaming of a fairy tree to comfortably get settled in it with her favourite book.
Street Art by Granny Anna: Ultramarine Miracles
The most beautiful art always comes from the heart, it doesn’t need any comments or interpretations, everyone can feel and understand it.
Liv Blavarp Inspired by Nordic Nature
The artist-jeweler from Norway Liv Bewarp has been making organic and volume designs for almost 30 years.
The Romanians Took Revenge over Dior and Created a Brand of Folk Clothes
Fashion brands often become victims of other brands or artists when it's about original author's findings. Such 'borrowing' has not been spared by a small Romanian region of Bihor — their folk costumes became the prototypes for some Dior outfits in 2017.
How the Cup Invented the Spoon: A Super Book for Kids about Creativity and Design by Nendo Released
Japanese Studio Nendo presented its first children's illustrated book that tells a story of a Cup that tries to solve the problem of lack of the Spoon. Her father was the founder of Nendo Oki Sato.
200 Workshops in Five Days: London Craft Week Held Fourth Time
Talented London craftsmen demonstrated their products and skills at London Craft Week held for the fourth time traditionally in the first half of May. For five days, visitors had an opportunity to visit studios of artists, designers and craftsmen, watch their creative process.
The Last Preparations for the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
The Royal wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle is held already tomorrow, on May 19.
Collection of Wallpapers with Images of Extinct Animals Represented by Moooi in Milan
Dutch design brand Moooi went into a kind of time travel presenting this April a collection of furniture, carpets and wallpaper inspired by pictures…
Tiny Miracles: Miniature Animals by Japanese Magician Apricot Jam
A magician from the North of Japan has a fantastic name — Apricot Jam. A fan of apricots, she creates wonderful miniatures. Many have seen her works — tiny miniatures in walnuts are recognized in the space of social networks, each picture collects 15 thousand 'likes' and 'reposts'.
Garments and Suites of Ava Gardner On Camera and Offscreen
The beauty of Ava Gardner in itself was already a rare treasure. And many fashion designers were dreaming about such a model.
10 Differences Between Normal People and Craftswomen
We know exactly how to understand that you've really found yourself in your craft, and know what unites us, so now let's look at what distinguishes needlewomen from people who are far from the world of handmade.
30 Stunning Outfits of Goddess Hera in Fall/Winter 2018-19 Collection by Marwan & Khaled
Marwan & Khaled have fascinated the Internet users with their new collection of evening dresses Fall/Winter 2018-19.
16 Dresses for Cinderella: Magical Cruise Collection Viktor & Rolf 2019 Presented
Fashion house Viktor & Rolf (named after its creators Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren) remains true to itself and goes on creating models for fantastic women with an unusual, quirky view of the world.
A Mother of Many Children Amazingly Refreshes Old Clothes to Save Money and Protect the Environment
The apparel industry takes 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions and it is the second largest industrial polluter after oil.
12 Funniest Wildlife Photos 2018: Finalists of Wildlife Photography Awards
A little humor never killled nobody, it gives only benefits! Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards sponsored by Born Free Foundation was over on September 13.
2-Year-Old Girl Became the Youngest UK Art Blogger
Little Elisabeth (Libby) Williams became a revelation in the art world: her blog Like It Was Done By A Toddler is rapidly gaining popularity among connoisseurs of modern art and ironic humour.
Tuft + Paw Designers Figured out How to Entertain a Cat and Decorate the House
Scratchy slide, ropes for climbing and transparent nest with a great view are gathered together with one purpose — to entertain cats and to offer…
Soap Bubble Walls Fascinated Visitors of a Biennale in Venice
Riccardo Blumer Studio with a team of students has created a machine for exhibiting at the XVI Venice Biennale of Architecture. The device is programmed to create a wall of soap. The idea is to show the fragility of the barriers and conventions, add…
Grand Patchwork Festival Captivated with Chagall and Frida
The main patchwork show of Europe The Festival of Quilts opened its doors to visitors in Birmingham from 9th to 20th of August and demonstrated breathtaking examples of textile art: thousands of blankets from all over the world.
A Perfect Kitchen for Dorms, Hostels and Hikes Created
A Royal College of Art graduate Zhu Li has developed a portable kitchen for Millennials living in limited spaces. Thr seven-in-one set consists of cutting boards, an induction burner, pot and pan, dryer and a portable box for all of the above.
