Crafts
The fate of Samuel Anderson Robb, one of the most eminent woodcarvers working in America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was predetermined. The son
Elisa Sigel makes sculptures of world famous actors. It would seem, well, what is so unusual and remarkable here? The trend is popular, because many people are engaged
The folk art of bone carving originated in northern Russia more than four hundred years ago. The most famous center of bone carving was a town located near
Vasily Semyonov – Moscow silversmith, owner of a silverware factory, founded in 1852. Semenov’s factory specialized mainly in the production of silverware with niello. The factory was small,
Faberge jewelry was often decorated with precious enamels. Guilloche enamel looked especially beautiful. In this technique, enamel is applied over a rhythmic geometric ornament finely engraved on the
Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891) was a Japanese artist and master of lacquer painting, who was called “the greatest varnisher in Japan.” Zeshin was born and raised in Edo (modern
The technique of inlaying lacquer products with mother-of-pearl originated in China. There are known lacquer objects that date back to the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). The technique has become
Osaka Naniwa pewterware is the name of a traditional Japanese craft that originated around Osaka. Osaka is often called the second capital of Japan and its ancient name
The Volgorechensky jewelry factory “Russian Silver” produces in small series collections of highly artistic silverware in the Russian style. The unique design, high quality and affordable price made
Japanese crafts: Tsugaru lacquerware Tsugaru lacquerware is a traditional Japanese craft that originated about 300 years ago in the Tsugaru area of Aomori Prefecture. Tsugaru Nuri features unique