Centuries of Polish folk art are coalescing into new shapes in the hands of female street artists and even lingerie-makers.
If you have visited Iceland or are thinking about visiting Iceland, likely you know the story of the Hidden Folk, or "Huldufólk". These are the lost children of Eve whose descendants invisibly inhabit Iceland's rugged landscape. According to legend, God paid Eve an unexpected visit while she was busy bathing her children. Aghast at the prospect of presenting filthy children to God Almighty, she hid her unwashed offspring and introduced her clean children as her only children. God—being omniscient—knew He was being deceived, and in a fit of classic Old Testament ill-humor, proclaimed that the hidden children would remain hidden to Eve and all the world forever. This may have been a good turn for the children. I like to think that, free from the influence of parents who would always mourn the loss of Paradise, these children were left to raise themselves with a naive sense of wonder for the natural world and freedom from the legacy of their parents' shame. I've therefore depicted them as happy sprightly souls uniquely at home in their landscape and bodies. ::FYI:: - Full bleed print (printed edge to edge) - Printed to order. - Processing usually takes 2-4 business days prior to shipping. - Ships in a cardboard tube. - Framing is not available.
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Lewis may have operated on, or even outside of, the fringes of the art world, but the McMichael Canadian Art Collection believes she deserves a place within its halls.
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How to turn a lazy susan into a piece of "spin-able" art!
The new title from '2000 AD', described as 'Midsommar' meets 'The Wicker Man,' will be released as an oversized hardcover, as well as digitally, in April.
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Since launching Cunning Folk, I am often asked what my magical practice is. I do read Tarot cards and know a thing or two about herbs. A disappointing truth, perhaps, is that for me, most magic lies in the everyday, the mundane, the habitual. Morning walks. Foraging and cooking. Catching eyes with a
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Learn how to draw this intricate, folk art-inspired illustration in Procreate using just a handful of repeated motifs. This is something that anyone can do, whether you consider yourself an illustrator or not.
Here is a list of Indian Folk arts and crafts compiled in a map. Learn Indian folk art online by generational Indian artists, and buy traditional paintings from different art forms like Pichwai, Madhubani, Gond etc. Get to know floral and animal motifs, authentic materials, cultural facts, techniques through pre-recorded lesson videos for beginners and students of all ages.
I am starting to paint furniture again. It is difficult to feature it here on the Island because my shop is so tiny. I have been painting small pieces. And I painted the floor in the kitchen nook last year that was inspired by an Anthropologie photo shoot in Sweden. I have been collecting more inspiration on my pinterest board, "Painted Furniture" I will be sending off information to decorators on and off the Island. I found this image HERE. I hope to focus on Children's rooms which include murals and reproduced paintings as well as furniture. I love this Josef Frank design. I am working on some nifty Valentine's Day things for the online shop. Stay tuned! (Beautiful painted heart door found HERE.
Each issue of Hwæt! will have its own scope of focus, and this first instalment highlights the nebulous realm of folklore, harking back to the origins of historic traditions and stories and threading their influence through to contemporary society, culture and entertainment. FEATURING: - AN INTERVIEW WITH GREEN LUNG - VAMPIRES AND LGBTQ+ - DETECTORISTS - AN INTERVIEW WITH LINDY-FAY HELLA OF WARDRUNA - FOLK HORROR GAMING - RITUALS AND CONTROL - BURNING THE WICKER MAN - RE-IMAGINING THE THREE HARES MOTIF ...AND MORE A5 zine, 68 pages, perfect bound, printed on natural recycled paper.
This painting of three yellow birds and flowers is atypical of Maud Lewis’s larger body of work, but it reflects the type of composition she preferred for the interior decoration of her house.
Hello all, Today i am going to continue my investigation into the Provençal Costume by talking about something which may be surprising in such a warm climate, namely, quilted clothing. Quilted clothing is extremely widespread, as far as China, being a practical way to produce warm clothing. There are three garments worn as part of this costume which are sometimes quilted, the corset or bodice, the petticoat, and the skirt. Obviously these are more commonly worn in winter, but the skirt especially is sometimes worn even in warm weather for special occasions, such as weddings. There are two types of 'corset' or bodice worn in Provençe, with a lace up front, or an overlapping front which is pinned shut. The peasant class, the Paisanne, often wears a laced bodice as the sole outer garment, made of a double layer of colored or striped cloth. The Artisanne and the Bastidanne most commonly wear the bodice or corset which is pinned shut across the front. The back has a fold with lacing to adjust the corset to the body and provide support for the torso. This type of bodice/corset is worn over the chemise and under the dress or jacket 'caraco'. The corset is usually white or off-white, made of a double layer of cloth, and often finely quilted. Here is a photo of such a corset. Another similar garment is the petticoat, which in cooler weather is quilted the same way. These garments are made with minimal wadding or none at all, and often show very elaborate geometric and/or floral designs quilted into them. Here are some examples. More surprisingly, perhaps is a skirt worn by the upper class, the 'Bastidanne', which is sewn and quilted just like a comforter, and is considered to be a very formal garment. The normal skirt averages about 4.5 m around, but the quilted skirt runs about 2.6 m. The regular skirt is called 'jupe', but the quilted skirt goes by the special name of 'Cotillon'. Here is a drawing by Lucille Armstrong showing this version of the Provençal Costume. This is more or less the upper class, Bastidanne Costume, except that the sleeves on the jacket are usually longer, and the fichu is normally of whitework. Here is another photograph of a Provençal wedding, with both the bride and groom in the Bastidanne Costume. It is very refreshing to see people maintain their own traditions instead of submitting to the cookie cutter white elephant wedding gown of standard western culture. The woman standing at the left and the man kneeling at the right are both in Paisanne Costume, while the two women standing and kneeling behind the groom are both in Artisanne Costume. If you look closely, you can see that the bride is wearing a quilted 'cotillon'. If the cotillon is made of a printed material, then usually the quilting is made up of a grid of diamonds over the body of the garment, with parallel lines of quilting on the bottom edge. Here are some examples. These skirts are made in a wide variety of colors and print designs. These skirts are made by putting the lining cloth on a stretcher, then placing the wadding on top, and the outer cloth is then quilted by hand on top. The bulk of the texture of the quilting shows on the outside, and the inside is relatively flat. There is a second type of cotillon which is made, in which the surface cloth is of a solid color, often a rich silk. A band of design is inserted between the diamond grid of the body of the cotillon and the parallel pipes of the hem. Here is a photo of the Bastidanne costume including such a cotillon. The solid color of the top cloth enables the quilted design to be seen and appreciated. Those who wish to make more ambitious quilted designs choose to do this. The inserted design varies significantly in width. Here are a couple more examples. Here are some examples of the types of designs which are inserted. Each horizontal band is a separate design. There is yet one more type of cotillon which is sometimes found. Occasionally a girl makes one specifically for her wedding. While the dress for the wedding may be of any color, this particular type is often white. The added design makes a very wide band, but instead of being arranged in bands, the design consists of various images symbolic of a wedding, fruit, flowers, arches, baskets, hearts etc. scattered around the band. Usually this includes the bride-to-be's initials, and can also include inscriptions such as short prayers or 'this skirt belongs to demoiselle X'. These are obviously a lot of work and are often handed down as heirlooms within the family. Here are a couple of examples. I found this tradition of handiwork surprising, and I hope that you find it interesting and inspiring. Let us make and wear things that are not the same as everyone elses. Let us look to the traditions of the past when everyone contributed to the development of traditions. Thank you for reading. Feel free to contact me with requests for research. I hope to eventually cover all of Europe and the Former Russian Empire/Soviet Union. I also gratefully accept tips on source materials which i may not have. I also accept commissions to research/design, sew, and/or embroider costumes or other items for groups or individuals Roman K. :[email protected]. Source Material: Mary Gostelow, 'The Complete International Book of Embroidery', New York, 1977 Rode de Basso Prouvenço, 'Le Costume Populaire Provençal', Aix-en Provençe, 1990 Andre Sainsard, 'Costumes Folkloriques Provinces Françaises', Paris, 1972 Royere, Gardilanne, Moffat et al, 'Les Costumes Regionaux de la France', New York, 1929 Charles-Brun, 'Costumes des Provinces Françaises', Paris, 1937 P. Leroux, 'Costumes Regionaux', Paris, 1940 Nicolette Tennevin & Marie Texier, 'Dances of France II. Provence and Alsace' from the series 'Handbooks of European National Dances', London, 1951
This week the girls and I made a bunch of needle felted leaves for our fall craft. I'm not entirely sure what
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