Ukrainian Artists Create the Most Amazing Glass Spiders
Glass Symphony, a Ukrainian family-owned company specializing in hand-made glass sculptures, has become famous for its anatomically-correct arachnids. Using a centuries-old technique known as lampworking, the artisans at Glass Symphony, use glass rods, extreme heat and fine wrist movements to manipulate colored glass into intricate miniatures. A gas burner is used to heat the glass […]
Vietnamese Studio Creates the Most Amazing Silk Embroideries
Hand-made silk embroidery is a long-standing tradition in Vietnam, but the craft only recently reached its peak, when two artists – an embroider and a painter – decided to combine their skills and found the country’s most successful hand embroidery studio. XQ Dalat was founded by Hoang Le Xuan, a talented artisan who inherited ancient […]