The poncho is a unique piece of national outerwear that has its roots in Latin America. The history of the poncho begins with the Araucano Indians who lived in the mountainous regions. It was they who were the first to sew and wear ponchos. The main advantage of this garment was that it provided warmth and comfort without restricting movements due to the loose cut. The most ancient ...

Heloise Joelle Lemasson is a talented artist who has dedicated her life for over 30 years to creating unique dolls from a special pouring resin known as resin. Her work, produced under the pseudonym Heloise, can be found in the permanent exhibitions of many prestigious museums in Switzerland and France, including the Louvre Museum of Decorative Arts. This whole amazing story began in 1976, ...

Have you ever thought about creating unusual bouquets that will delight you not only with their beauty but also with their longevity? Imagine a bouquet consisting of dandelions, thistles and green onions, but made of fabric in Teddy technique. Sounds amazing, doesn't it? Here is a masterclass on creating a Teddy toy by Taisia Kloninger. ... ...

May 2024 will bring us exciting fairs and exhibitions that will appeal to art lovers, collectors and handmade connoisseurs. Here are a few events that may catch your attention. ARTIERA 2024 will take place from 10 to 12 May in Udine, Italy. This project aims to preserve the ancient knowledge, skills and hidden knowledge of the territory. The fair brings together past, present ...

DailyDollNews' choice for May is the international exhibition "Time of the Dolls" which will open its doors from 23 to 26 May 2024 and invites all doll and Teddy bear lovers to join. "Time of the Dolls" is one of the premier events for artists, collectors and anyone interested in contemporary author dolls. It is an event that attracts the attention of both Russian and ...

Derek Weisberg is a talented ceramicist and artist who has shown his love for creating since childhood. His journey began with simple experiments such as modelling mashed potatoes and gradually developed into increasingly complex and sophisticated art forms. Derek Weisberg started ceramics at the age of 7, and it became his lifelong passion. В ...

Eric Lansdown is a talented artist specialising in creating dolls houses and birdcages inspired by historic architecture. His work is admired and has been published in numerous publications and adorns hotels, opera houses and galleries around the world. Born on 29 May 1952 in San Francisco, Eric Lansdown grew up in a family of artists and entrepreneurs in the cultural capital of ...

Simon and Halbig was a well-known factory that specialised in the production of doll heads, arms and legs. Although they did not produce doll bodies, their products have always attracted the attention of antique doll collectors. The history of Simon and Halbig began in 1839 when they became a family business. In 1869, the factory began producing doll heads from ...

Annie Montgomerie is a talented artist from England who creates unique dolls that leave a lasting impression on viewers. Her works are sometimes disturbing and unusual, but that is exactly what makes them unusual and attractive. Annie Montgomerie's dolls represent children dressed in animal outfits. She pays particular attention to detail, which gives the characters their individuality and emphasises their ...

Derived from the French word "collier", meaning "collar" or "necklace", the necklace is one of the oldest pieces of jewellery known to mankind. Its origins go back centuries to the earliest forms of jewellery discovered by archaeologists. The history of the necklace begins with ancient beads, which were small objects strung on thread. Beads were made from a variety of materials, including colourful stones, bone, ...