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These shopfront mosaics are increasingly rare. Some fine examples in Aberystwyth.
Handmade to last, when businesses were also expected to last. Beautiful craftsmanship.
A handmade bullwhip I own. Kinky thoughts aside, this is not to be used on anything unless you want it to be very hurt. I've practiced with this before and wound up cutting my skin and even cutting a part of my hair. I have a great deal of respect for bullwhips and recognize their power. The craftsmanship that goes into this, very aptly called, weapon is also very respectable. The weave immediately drew my attention when purchasing it as it is the same color, about, as my corn snakes. :D © 2008-2016.
I was terribly stuck for a subject for the theme of growing older from my Project 52 2015 group. Time passed and I had nothing. Then, I resorted to the easy way out. I viewed what others had done. I often feel that is being chicken - I ought to figure things out on my own. I simply couldn't this time. So thank you to those who used a clock theme! I have a beautiful old clock - not in working order - that I tried photographing from a different angle. I laid it on the carpet for this shot, trying to go for a touch of bokeh, which doesn't really work. It was my late uncle's clock and where it came from is hdden in boxes of papers I have from him. One day, when I grow a little older, I will dig it out.
Mamallapuram
Carpenters making a window, using simple tools, working with hands in wood.
Cause India is more then anything else: common working people, the real life in close-up.
2009-02-25
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Soumi (aka Sami, formerly Laplanders) in Sweden display their craftsmanship at the 404'th consequetive winter outdoor market in Jokkmokk, Sweden.
"The MnemoniChron 60"
This is something that I made for my mum and dads 60th wedding anniversary. It is a clock which has on the dial years instead of minutes. From 1960 at the top around clockwise until it is back at 2020. On the wooden splint inserts I will engrave something from each year (that they want to remember)
Miller Clapperton Partnership/OMC
Architect: FxFowle Architects
General Contractor: Clark Construction Group, LLC
Czech glass is known throughout the world for its craftsmanship and artistic qualities, and the Jizera Mountains belong to the traditional areas where skilled glassmakers can bring to life anything under the sky that the properties of this material allow. Artists have been creating pieces from this unique material for 170 years in Desná, pieces that have not only shape and style, but also a spirit.
Since 2009 the glass factories in Desná have been owned by PRECIOSA ORNELA Ltd. The company began systematically cataloging the inventory and documenting the condition of thousands of metal molds stored at the Polubný glassworks.
Each is an artistically sophisticated and timeless design rather than the initially intended nostalgic retro-style. Instead they meet all criteria for contemporary design. They are also imaginative yet functional. They tell a story and evoke emotions: not just about the period in which they were designed and the people who lived in that time, but also about us and how we view the world.
Contact Bussinessman: Martin Koutný
Visit our website for more information about the PRECIOSA Traditional Czech Glassâ„¢
The 57th Street Art Fair - in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood continues to offer great examples of
American Craftsmanship-
and inspired MAKERS outstanding skills & personal expressions of their creativity.
Czech glass is known throughout the world for its craftsmanship and artistic qualities, and the Jizera Mountains belong to the traditional areas where skilled glassmakers can bring to life anything under the sky that the properties of this material allow. Artists have been creating pieces from this unique material for 170 years in Desná, pieces that have not only shape and style, but also a spirit.
Since 2009 the glass factories in Desná have been owned by PRECIOSA ORNELA Ltd. The company began systematically cataloging the inventory and documenting the condition of thousands of metal molds stored at the Polubný glassworks.
Each is an artistically sophisticated and timeless design rather than the initially intended nostalgic retro-style. Instead they meet all criteria for contemporary design. They are also imaginative yet functional. They tell a story and evoke emotions: not just about the period in which they were designed and the people who lived in that time, but also about us and how we view the world.
Contact Bussinessman: Martin Koutný
Visit our website for more information about the PRECIOSA Traditional Czech Glassâ„¢
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My first attempt at a quilled Easter Egg. I used a polystyrene (styrofoam) former, but should have cut it in half lengthways. In fact, I made the egg on the whole former, and it divides top from bottom. It holds some chocolate mini eggs in a little polythene wrapper. and the whole thing is tied together with a yellow satin ribbon. Most of the qulling is in dark yellow, pale yellow and cream with some green leaves and beige coloured swirls to join it all together.
those are the brass-lined wooden steps of the stairs in the old paddle steamer boat from the CGN (Compagnie Générale de Navigation) "La Suisse" on lake Leman, Switzerland.
example of Japanese craftsmanship and artistry which will stand the test of time. All silk, embroidered or hand-painted, one of a kind. Japanese wedding kimono (in Japanese they are called uchikake) are traditionally very colorful in shades of red and other vibrant colors, liberally embroidered with auspicious symbols. This one is royal red lined with gold embroidery.
Uchikake is a highly formal kimono worn only by a bride or at a stage performance. The Uchikake is often heavily brocaded and is supposed to be worn outside the actual kimono and obi, as a sort of coat. One therefore never ties the obi around the uchikake. It is supposed to trail along the floor, this is also why it is heavily padded along the hem. The uchikake of the bridal costume is either white or very colorful often with red as the base color.
The Japanese kimono is the traditional clothing of Japan. It is a long robe with wide sleeves worn as an outer garment. It is complemented by a sash, called "obi", worn around the mid-section of the body. The obi's function is to hold the kimono closed and in place (traditional kimono don't have zippers, buttons, or fasteners of any type, so wearing an obi is very important). The literal translation of the word "kimono" is "a thing to wear".
The Japanese kimono and obi have been the traditional wear in Japan for hundreds of years. Although not used as often today as they were half a century ago (they have been replaced by western-style clothes), they are still widely used for important occasions, such as weddings and special festivals.
But the Japanese kimono and obi are more than clothing. Like most Japanese things, they are an expression of sensitivity, beauty, and, particularly, harmony with one's surroundings. They are also a way of personal expression. It is said that the kimono doesn't "become" until someone wears it. It is the person wearing it that gives the kimono its look, in that person's own way.
Wearing a kimono is an experience everyone should have. It's almost as if the kimono has magic powers that bestow peace and gracefulness upon the person wearing it. The minute you put it on, your view and attitude towards the entire world change. It's a unique experience. Wearing a kimono is as much a state of mind as it is a state of dress.
There are many rules that govern the wear of Japanese kimono and obi. Some two hundred rules were at one time established, dictating such things as the combination of colors. Even today, only certain colors are considered Image of lady wearing a wedding kimono acceptable for certain times of the year, depending on the seasons, for example.
But the purist view, with all its rules, has not proven to be very practical in this day and age and have become a turn off for many people. There is good news, however. There is a new movement, a new drive to re-introduce the kimono as regular wear (not just for special occasions) and part of this drive is making kimono and obi more wearer-friendly as well as having a more relaxed attitude without so many rules.
In addition to traditional clothing, Japanese kimono (particularly wedding kimono) and obi are also popular as home decorating accessories. Their exquisite silk fabrics, beautiful colors, and interesting patterns make them perfect for that purpose. Kimono and obi are hung for display, often creating a dramatic effect. Their fabric is used for cushion covers, patches for jeans, and to make clothing accessories such as belts. They are often framed and displayed as art. Like many ofJapan's traditions, the Japanese kimono and obi developed over time, from practical and utilitarian clothing, to the exquisite works of art we see today. Their long history includes influences from the cultures of China, Korea, India, and others in Southeast Asia.
San Francisco announces itself in corners. Stand at the intersection and look up—there’s almost always a projecting bay catching the light, softening the edge, turning a rigid grid into something more human. This façade does exactly that. Cream-painted wood, restrained teal accents, and a band of ornamental plaster wrap the upper story in quiet confidence.
The rounded bay becomes the focal point, stacked above disciplined horizontal siding and framed by detailed trim. Iron window grilles add texture without weight, while the cornice above carries a subtle flourish that hints at late-19th- and early-20th-century ambition. Nothing here is excessive. The rhythm is measured, the palette muted, the craftsmanship steady.
Photographed straight-on to preserve proportion, the composition isolates material and form rather than context. These details repeat across entire neighborhoods, forming the connective tissue of San Francisco’s residential identity. The skyline may define the postcard, but façades like this define the lived city.
San Francisco’s architecture thrives in these incremental gestures—ornament, curvature, layered trim. The spectacle isn’t height. It’s how the building meets the corner and claims it, confidently, one bay window at a time.