The products and services mentioned below have been selected independently of sales and advertising. However, Simplemost may receive a small commission from the purchase of any product or service through an affiliate link to the retailer’s website. The start of the new year usually conjures up the idea of resolutions.Read More →
Skilled Egyptian artisans and traditional craftsmanship continue to weave the vast tapestry that constitutes the country’s intangible heritage. The handicraft sector has the potential to become a major source of income and contribute to the socio-economic development of the country. However, a decrease in local demand has fueled fears thatRead More →
This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more information. Erin Essiambre from Salt water points combines the delicate and ornate art of hand embroidery with the whimsical charm of handmade jewelry. And itsRead More →
Banjara embroidery is a wonderful art form of nomadic tribes. She specializes in mirror embroidery of multicolored threads, cowries, appliqués or patchwork and sewing patterns. Nomadic species do a lot of needlework. The nomadic Banjara clan is believed to be descended from European gypsies who settled in the desert landsRead More →
“I crochet Portland”, 2006-2009, 63 x 114 in. Scottish textile artist Jo Hamilton pushes the boundaries of crochet with her subversive “crochet paintings”. Ranging from strikingly colored portraits to cityscapes painstakingly sewn from recycled yarns, her nuanced textile pieces play with color, line and texture, challenging our traditional perceptions ofRead More →
An official UN organization, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has finally added Palestinian embroidery art to its List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This is certainly good news. In addition to the appreciation, recognition and distinction of this national art, this step adds to theRead More →
Woobles founders Justine Tiu and Adrian Zhang — Photo courtesy of Shoott Hook for a moment. Thanks to viral trends like Harry Styles’ patchwork cardigan, Tik Tok bumblebee and Bernie crochet (not to mention the handmade mittens he wore at President Biden’s inauguration), crafting is cool again. . And, withRead More →
A Montreal community group is working to bring the joy of Christmas to those in need, offering hand-knit items such as hats, scarves and mittens as a way to weave in kindness and warmth . Colleen Gleadall, a captain in the Salvation Army and pastor at Montreal’s Citadelle Church, toldRead More →
”At Banja Luka embroidery (in Bosnian: keranje) just kind of fell in the field that interests me since it provides a sense of identity and continuity. It promotes respect for the cultural diversity and human creativity”, mentioned Berina Filipovic-Kulenovicoriginally from Banja Luka with an address in Sarajevo, graduate engineer byRead More →
Even in isolation, a local knitting group is bound by its dedication to keeping babies warm and bringing hope to victims of domestic violence. Women supporting women. Eleven Port Coquitlam seniors have worked tirelessly over the past year to create warm clothes and blankets, and recently sold them to benefitRead More →
TEHRAN – The craft of Namad-mali (literally meaning beating felt) has long been practiced in villages in Semnan province to produce Namad (a traditional carpet) from woolen fabrics by rolling and pressing them . The method of making felts is almost similar in different regions of Iran, but they sometimesRead More →
ORONO, Minn. (WCCO) — When COVID-19 forced us back home last year, Abby Stovern turned to the internet for inspiration…and she landed on knitting. “When the quarantine started, my mother bought me a loom,” said the 11-year-old from Orono. With a little help from YouTube, she kept going. “At first,Read More →
Ramallah, occupied West Bank – The United Nations cultural agency (UNESCO) has added the art of traditional Palestinian embroidery to its list of intangible cultural heritage. Wednesday SEO was made during the 16th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, an annual gathering ofRead More →
From humble beginnings, Manchester-based Print Related is growing month by month after owner and former bookbinder Steve Clegg tried an embroidery machine. Clegg, a former employee of finishing specialist Friedheim International and most recently First 4 Print Finishing, began researching the print-related promotional items market when he faced redundancyRead More →
TEHRAN – The National Seal of Excellence has been awarded to 20 high-quality works handcrafted by artisans in East Azerbaijan’s northwestern province, the provincial tourism chief has announced. Pottery and ceramics, metalwork and traditional embroidery are among the works awarded the national seal of excellence, Ahmad Hamzezadeh said on Wednesday.Read More →
Pune, 15 Dec. 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Handicrafts Market Report 2021 is the extensive study by industry experts for development modules, arrangements, movements and sizes. The report also estimates existing and past market norms to project the potential management of the market through the forecast period between 2021 andRead More →
Heartthrob pop star and genderqueer clothing standard bearer Harry Styles sent the internet into a spin last year after he was photographed wearing a patchwork cardigan during a rehearsal for a performance on The Tonight Show. Designed by British fashion brand JW Anderson, the knitted garment garnered a massive internetRead More →
Park Forest, IL- (ENEWSPF) – With a freezing winter ahead of us, the Park Forest Public Library has announced its January lineup of events to keep our minds and hands active and warm: search for novels, gnomes and knitting. January’s No Pressure Community Read is “Wish You Were Here” byRead More →
Which crochet set is the best? Crochet is a fun hobby that lets you grow everything from ponchos and blankets to hats and scarves. Whether you want to start learning to crochet or reinvest in a lifelong hobby, you need the right set of crochet hooks to get started. TheRead More →
PIYONG, December 11: A total of 30 unemployed rural women and SHG members from Piyong Circle and neighboring areas of Namsai District are undergoing a month-long Skills Development Program (SDP) on hand embroidery, which started here on Friday . Namsai DC RK Sharma, speaking on this occasion, focused on improvingRead More →
Talented sewing! Social media snaps reveal some incredibly creative crochet designs – from a little yarn gecko to a full yarn chemistry set. People have revealed the most unique crochet art pieces they’ve come across A Talented Thread Artist Shares a Lizard That Looks Real Until You Look Really CloseRead More →
NIEPMD Adult Independent Living Department launches program to empower people with disabilities The Adult Independent Living Department of the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD) has launched an exclusive vocational training program in hand embroidery for young women with disabilities. This initiative aims to promoteRead More →
The Craft and Loom Department launches the first Craft Safari The safari started with the Karkhana of Ali Mohohammad Najar, a national handicraft winner from Khatamband, where the audience was mesmerized by the geometric masterpieces handcrafted from walnut wood. posted on December 11, 2021 | Author Agencies Following Srinagar’s nominationRead More →
If you saw me on campus, I probably crocheted. This semester, I really chose crochet as something to spend my time with, something productive, rewarding, and calming. I have generalized anxiety disorder, which makes it hard for me to concentrate while my mind is racing. Crochet gives my hands andRead More →
The narrow streets of Khanyar in Srinagar lead to a small room filled with wool, rolls of fabrics and the smell of kerosene. On the other side of the room, women of different age groups work on the yellowish-white cloth, known locally as Dusout. These women do crewel embroidery, chainRead More →
GILLETTE — Willy Rosier never kept the secret, but that didn’t make it any more credible. It would be a strange thing to lie, but it just doesn’t fit the picture most people see in their minds. They think of brittle-handed retirees in rocking chairs, not burly, bearded veterans. EvenRead More →
This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more information. Textile artist based in Belarus Yulia Krishchik imagine surreal dreamscapes inspired by the wonders of space and nature. She combines vibrant gardens and tranquilRead More →
Photo by Joe Del Tufo A local designer has found that making humorous art can be a stitch, as she sells her embroidery at festivals around the First State. During the pandemic, Sarah Klishevich was looking for a creative outlet — “something to occupy my hands and pass the time,”Read More →
Express press service KOCHI: Ninu Jacob, a Bengaluru-based entrepreneur mom, has turned her love for crochet crafts into a full-time business. Technician by profession, Ninu found the real pleasure of creating accessories for mothers to make up their babies. And about two years ago, Tiara de Ninu was born. BeingRead More →
The Mother Hookers have been crocheting together for two and a half years. The group has three “Hook Up” sessions per month, one of which is held at the wool market. Bea Dawson, co-founder of Mother Hookers, said: “There are 300 squares on the tree itself and another 200 hangingRead More →