Burgarella dolls were born in 1926 in Italy, thanks to the amazing tandem of entrepreneur Gaspare Burgarella and talented artist Ferdinando Stracuzzi. The Burgarella factory was located in Rome and produced a limited number of unique and expensive dolls. The distinctive feature of Burgarella dolls was their eyes. Ferdinando Stracuzzi, personally painted each doll, using nine shades of colours just for the eyes. Such ...

Luella Mossom, born and raised in the picturesque town of Hartbeespoort in South Africa, has left an indelible mark on the art of creating unique dolls. Her creative journey began in 1986 when she became interested in doll making and purchased a clay kiln. Initially she created original dolls from industrial plasticine, but soon realised that her calling was to create unique ....

Tony Fredriksson's creative history began with a passion for modelling with plasticine as a child. He created his own little worlds full of fantasy and imagination. Subsequently, Tony Fredriksson was successfully engaged in commercial art and created many bronze sculptures, which became a decoration of various corners of the planet. In 2007, Tony Fredriksson was fascinated by the bizarre shapes of a discarded piece of wood and saw the ...

Lunéville embroidery is a refined technique that dates back to the 17th century. Originating in the town of Luneville in France, the former residence of the Dukes of Lorraine, it was named after its birthplace. Under the patronage of the ducal court in Luneville gathered talented embroiderers who created exquisite masterpieces, glorifying the city with their fine work. This technique acquired a special status, becoming ...

On 10-11 February 2024, Milan opened its doors to miniature enthusiasts and masters, hosting the annual MiniaturItalia 2024 exhibition and fair. This eighteenth edition of the event brought together talented craftsmen and artists from all over the world to present their miniature creations. At the exhibition, guests were able to immerse themselves in the mesmerising world of miniature tableware and culinary creations on a scale of ....

Kelley C Jones is a talented artist and creator of unique mechanical author toys that have captured the hearts of art lovers around the world. Her work has no deep meaning or hidden agenda, but is a reflection of her need to laugh and be fun. Her fascination with kinetics and automata has led her to add moving elements to her creations, thus creating fascinating interactive objects. ....

National costumes have always been a rich source of inspiration for doll authors. The variety of styles, colours and patterns allows artists to create unique and memorable works of art. Dolls in national costumes are not only beautiful, but also carry rich cultural information. They can tell about the traditions, customs and history of the people to whom they belong. The Khalkha people living in Mongolia, ...

We present you the secrets of the process of creating an author's doll from the master Lu Ann. Hair implantation when creating an author's portrait doll is a labour-intensive but very effective process. It allows you to achieve an incredibly realistic look of the finished work. For hair implantation you can use both natural human hair and animal hair. The main thing is that they should be natural. Bake the doll with ...

DailyDollNews' choice for February was the international prize for contemporary doll art - the Max Oscar Arnold Prize. The theme for 2024 is Sweet Sixteen. The Max Oscar Arnold Art Prize is of great importance in the world of puppetry: it is often referred to as the "Oscars for puppeteers". This prestigious prize has been awarded annually since 1995 on behalf of the city of Neustadt-by-Coburg in Germany. The awarding ...

A chatelaine is a piece of jewellery in the form of a chain that is attached to a belt or pocket and serves to store various small items: keys, wallet, pocket watch, scissors etc. Chatelets were especially popular in the XVIII-XIX centuries and were considered a stylish and practical accessory. Nowadays they have regained popularity, becoming not only a piece of jewellery, but also a bright ...