Tag: handmade
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DailyDollNews' pick for January: TOP 100 NITI 2024
We are pleased to announce that our much-loved TOP 100 Daily Doll is undergoing a transformation! From 2025, a new project - TOP 100 NITI - will welcome you. This update will be an important step in our endeavour to support the creativity of artisans and inspire our customers. What is TOP 100 NITI? TOP 100 NITI is a ranking of the top 100 products from Crealandia ... -
Shelley Thornton: The Art of the Puppet World
Shelley Thornton is an outstanding artist whose work in the world of dolls has become a true art form. From an early age, just before the age of two, she began to realise that fine art was not just a hobby, but her language and life purpose. Born on 31 May 1950 in Nebraska, Shelley Thornton spent most of her life in that state, although ... -
Beading: history from ancient to modern times
Beadwork is the art of creating jewellery and furnishings from beads, which has deep roots in human history. It has come a long way from simple jewellery to complex works of art, and its development is inextricably linked to cultural and technological changes over the centuries. The history of beading goes back a long way. The first mention of beads dates back to the ancient ... -
Katherine's Collection: The Art of Celebration
Christmas is a time when hearts are filled with joy and homes are decorated with lights and magic. This bright holiday is awaited all over the world, and every year we strive to make it special for our loved ones. The importance of Christmas lies not only in the traditions, but also in the desire to give something original and memorable. It is at this point that the ... -
Elisabeth Pongratz: The Art of Puppet Making
In the world of artistic creation there are many trends, each of which leaves its unique mark on culture and society. One of these trends was the movement "Münchner Künstlerpuppen" ("Munich author dolls"), which in the early 20th century inspired many artists to create unique dolls filled with soul and history. One of the brightest representatives of this movement was the German artist Elisabeth ... -
The Art of Puppetry 2024: A Celebration of Creativity and Magic
From 19 to 22 December 2024, the 15th anniversary exhibition "The Art of the Doll" will be held at Expocentre, Pavilion Forum. This event has become a real cultural phenomenon, gathering artists, collectors and fans of author's dolls under one roof. Every year the exhibition attracts the attention of not only Muscovites, but also guests from other cities and countries who want to touch the magic of creativity. The exhibition ... -
The history of the jumper: from practical garment to fashionable attribute
With the arrival of cold weather, everyone wants to keep warm, and jumpers come to the rescue. A jumper is not just a wardrobe item, but a real icon of style and comfort. The history of the jumper goes back to the distant past, and over the centuries it has undergone many changes, becoming a symbol of different eras and cultures. Clothing resembling a jumper began to appear as early as the Middle Ages. Warriors ... -
Fairs and exhibitions in December 2024: discovering creativity
December is a time of magic, when cities are filled with a festive atmosphere and fairs and exhibitions offer unique opportunities for shopping and inspiration. Art Basel Miami Beach 2024, 06.12.2024 - 08.12.2024, Miami, USA Art Basel Miami Beach is an international contemporary art fair that annually brings together galleries from around the world under one roof. It has become a landmark event for lovers of ... -
DailyDollNews' pick for December: the World of Gingerbread gingerbread art festival
This month's DailyDollNews selection was the IX International Festival of Gingerbread Art "The World of Gingerbread". With the onset of winter St. Petersburg turns into a real New Year's fairy tale, and one of the brightest events of this magical period will be the IX International Festival of Gingerbread Art "The World of Gingerbread". From 30 November to 8 December 2024 guests of the city will be able to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of sweet magic, ... -
Atefeh Sharifi: sculptural magic from Iran
In the world of art, where every touch and every detail can tell a whole story, a special place is occupied by the works of Atefeh Sharifi - a talented sculptor from Iran, whose author's handmade dolls impress with their realism, depth and originality. The author does not just create dolls. Atefeh Sharifi's works are sculptures that seem to come to life under the viewer's gaze. Every detail, from the ...
Derek Weisberg: through art I try to answer questions
Derek Weisberg: through art I try to answer questions
TOP 100 Daily Doll 2023
TOP 100 Daily Doll 2023