Plunders can without exaggeration be ranked among the most extravagant phenomena in the history of men's costume. Short, wide trousers with vertical stripes appeared during the Renaissance period at the end of the 16th century. Spherical trousers with thick lining were first introduced in fashion in Spain. The trousers were made of velvet, expensive smooth or patterned fabric, and the double quilted lining was stuffed with wool, horsehair, ...

In this masterclass, you will learn how to sew an interior, textile doll with your own hands. Conduct a test of insect wing varnishes. There will be three variants. Enjoy your creativity! Material prepared by Anastasia Goleneva    

Rainy weather won't change your plans if you have an umbrella in your purse to protect you from the weather. The history of the umbrella goes back more than three thousand years. Theorists are still arguing about which country China or Egypt should be considered the birthplace of this accessory. Originally an umbrella was a symbol of power, wealth and authority. Only rulers and royalty close to them could own such a ...

In this masterclass, you will learn how to sew an interior, textile doll with your own hands. In the process, we will test different varnishes to cover the wings of insects. There will be three variants. Have fun creating! Material prepared by Anastasia Goleneva    

Dolls have always played an important role in our lives, no matter what activities we do. Today we will look at dolls from an unusual angle. We'll show rare photos of famous people, and we'll talk about the dolls as full-fledged partners, allowing us to bring out the images of the main characters in films. Charlie McCarthy is Edgar Bergen's famous ventriloquist partner. Charlie was involved in the performance of ...

The exhibition of author's dolls and Teddy bears "History of Fashion" in the Art Gallery, held in Kazan on 17-21 February 2022, became a landmark event for residents and guests of the city. This is evidenced by the large number of participants and visitors to the exhibition. The exhibition is a clear example of the living connection between the authors and admirers of their work, proof of the growing interest in the art of the doll among amateurs and ...

Dear fellow puppeteers, don't plan anything for the coming weekend, as the much-anticipated Unidia conference is taking place on those two days! It is a must have for any puppeteer. It's still a bit of a novelty, but those who attended the first one were able to appreciate this awesome event. A serious pumping of knowledge awaits you, as well as novelties from the very, very best. As always, we've put together the most ...

Elena Kuznetsova is a master of growth and mime puppets. The dolls she makes are able to move, gesticulate, express emotions, and engage in dialogue. Elena was born in Novosibirsk region. Since childhood she sewed toys. In 1985 she graduated from Novosibirsk Technical School of Light Industry, specializing in "Modeling and Constructing Clothes". Elena stood at the origins of the puppet movement, in our country, together with such ...

We begin to publish premiere works of puppet masters. And today it is Bastet, by Ekaterina Shubina (Articulated doll, 65 cm, La Doll) How many mysteries and riddles Ancient Egypt keeps in itself. These are tombs, pharaohs, sphinxes, gods and similar wonders. These stories immerse us. Bast, or Bastet (Egyptian bȝstt) is the ancient Egyptian goddess of joy, merriment, ...

Svetlana Rumyantseva. Honorary member of the Academy of Arts. Artist. Curator of exhibitions. Photographer. In charge of publishing albums and books. Member of the leadership of the Creative Union of Artists of Russia (TSHR). Chairperson of the Section of Art Dolls (ТСХР). Member of the Moscow Union of Artists (UUCA). Head of the experimental creative studio "Dollart.ru" of the Russian Academy of Arts and the Creative Union of Artists of Russia. Organizer of the professional award "Dollart.ru" Etimona. Curator of the exhibition project "Artkukla". Member ...