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Handmade Collection (#5)

"Embracing the Artistry of Handmade: A Journey Across Continents" From the ancient Sheela-na-Gig on the church wall of Killinaboy in Burren, County Clare, Ireland

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Monochrome Collage
Alisa Galitsyna

Background imageHandmade Collection: Orange Cute Blossoms

Orange Cute Blossoms
Treechild

Background imageHandmade Collection: Paisley Pattern

Paisley Pattern
Treechild

Background imageHandmade Collection: to much traffic

to much traffic
Carmine Chiriacò

Background imageHandmade Collection: Ochre Still Life No 5

Ochre Still Life No 5
Treechild

Background imageHandmade Collection: The perfectionist

The perfectionist
Mandru Cantemir

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Yellow landscape
Alise Loebelsohn

Background imageHandmade Collection: Italy, Venice, Murano Island, glass blowing, horse statue

Italy, Venice, Murano Island, glass blowing, horse statue
2030-310332-01

Background imageHandmade Collection: Colombia, Magdalena, Taganga, handmade bag displayed

Colombia, Magdalena, Taganga, handmade bag displayed
2030-310242-01

Background imageHandmade Collection: God's Eye Mexican Arts & Crafts

God's Eye Mexican Arts & Crafts

Background imageHandmade Collection: Retro Nordic Jersey Pattern

Retro Nordic Jersey Pattern Retro Vintage Scandinavian Woolen Jumper Pattern

Background imageHandmade Collection: Decorated cake and animal pastries in shop window display in Chinatown

Decorated cake and animal pastries in shop window display in Chinatown

Background imageHandmade Collection: Great gray, white marble texture for your strict interior

Great gray, white marble texture for your strict interior Great gray, white marble texture for your strict interior. High resolution photo

Background imageHandmade Collection: Natural marble background in light and grey colours

Natural marble background in light and grey colours Natural marble background in light and grey colours. High resolution photo

Background imageHandmade Collection: Extraordinary marble background for your expensive interior

Extraordinary marble background for your expensive interior Extraordinary marble background for your expensive interior. High resolution photo

Background imageHandmade Collection: Excellent dark marble texture for your ideal design

Excellent dark marble texture for your ideal design Excellent dark marble texture for your ideal design. High resolution photo

Background imageHandmade Collection: Light marble background for your new project

Light marble background for your new project Light marble background for your new project. High resolution photo

Background imageHandmade Collection: Black paper background, macro photo

Black paper background, macro photo Black paper background, macro photo. Hi res photo

Background imageHandmade Collection: Beautiful Nature Background.Amazing Spring Flowers.Water drop.Extreme close up macro

Beautiful Nature Background.Amazing Spring Flowers.Water drop.Extreme close up macro photography.Abstract Fantasy Art.Artistic Creative Wallpaper.Pure

Background imageHandmade Collection: Beautiful Nature Macro Shot.Magic Flowers.Art Design.Extreme close up Photography.Conceptual

Beautiful Nature Macro Shot.Magic Flowers.Art Design.Extreme close up Photography.Conceptual Abstract Image.Orange and Yellow Color.Spring Background

Background imageHandmade Collection: Marble texture in your admirable colours for your new individual design

Marble texture in your admirable colours for your new individual design Marble texture in your admirable colours for your new individual design. High resolution photo

Background imageHandmade Collection: Beautiful Pink Nature Background.Floral Art Design.Abstract Macro Photography.Daisy Flower.Violet

Beautiful Pink Nature Background.Floral Art Design.Abstract Macro Photography.Daisy Flower.Violet Background.Creative Artistic Wallpaper.Celebration

Background imageHandmade Collection: Sicilian ceramics as decoration in old town Sciacca, Sicily, Italy

Sicilian ceramics as decoration in old town Sciacca, Sicily, Italy

Background imageHandmade Collection: Eric Ravilious

Eric Ravilious
11th anniversary poster for the Golden Cockerel Press, an Englishfine pressoperating between 1920 and 1961. The private press made handmade limited editions of classic works

Background imageHandmade Collection: Antwerp, Belgium - 81 Place de Meir - Ganterie (Glove Shop)

Antwerp, Belgium - 81 Place de Meir - Ganterie (Glove Shop)
Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium - 81 Place de Meir - Maison van Steenkiste Ganterie (Glove Shop) - the royal crest signifies they had some VERY high-end clients! Date: circa 1909

Background imageHandmade Collection: Cyprus, Roman archaeological site of Kourion. Detail of ancient mosaic floor with ornate

Cyprus, Roman archaeological site of Kourion. Detail of ancient mosaic floor with ornate geometric design

Background imageHandmade Collection: Colourful hand puppets for sale, Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Colourful hand puppets for sale, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Colourful hand puppets for sale

Background imageHandmade Collection: Pastry shop outside Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Pastry shop outside Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Background imageHandmade Collection: Handicrafted painted tiles by Lidia Medeiros. Vila Fresca de Azeitao, Setubal. Portugal

Handicrafted painted tiles by Lidia Medeiros. Vila Fresca de Azeitao, Setubal. Portugal

Background imageHandmade Collection: Detail of the traditional outfit used by Nazare women. Colourful dresses with seven skirts

Detail of the traditional outfit used by Nazare women. Colourful dresses with seven skirts. Nazare, Portugal

Background imageHandmade Collection: Hall of a Ceramics store in Vietri Sul Mare, Amalfi Coast, Campania, Italy

Hall of a Ceramics store in Vietri Sul Mare, Amalfi Coast, Campania, Italy

Background imageHandmade Collection: Ceramics in Vietri Sul Mare, Amalfi Coast, Campania, Italy

Ceramics in Vietri Sul Mare, Amalfi Coast, Campania, Italy

Background imageHandmade Collection: Cornish Fudge stall at Porthleven harbor, Cornwall, England

Cornish Fudge stall at Porthleven harbor, Cornwall, England

Background imageHandmade Collection: Museu do Linho (Flax Museum), Limoes. Cerva. Ribeira de Pena, Tras os Montes. Portugal

Museu do Linho (Flax Museum), Limoes. Cerva. Ribeira de Pena, Tras os Montes. Portugal

Background imageHandmade Collection: Traditional tiles from Arco de Baulhe Railway Station, Cabeceiras de Basto. Minho, Portugal

Traditional tiles from Arco de Baulhe Railway Station, Cabeceiras de Basto. Minho, Portugal

Background imageHandmade Collection: Close-up of Burmese puppet (AKA Yoke the or marionettes) hanging from strings, Mandalay

Close-up of Burmese puppet (AKA Yoke the or marionettes) hanging from strings, Mandalay, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Background imageHandmade Collection: Close-up of round puppet, Mandalay, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Close-up of round puppet, Mandalay, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Background imageHandmade Collection: Full frame shot of traditional Burmese colorful umbrellas, Lake Inle, Nyaungshwe Township

Full frame shot of traditional Burmese colorful umbrellas, Lake Inle, Nyaungshwe Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar

Background imageHandmade Collection: Local artworks, Yucatan, Mexico

Local artworks, Yucatan, Mexico

Background imageHandmade Collection: A woman knits a rug as she takes part in Beraginya festival of folklore art in the town

A woman knits a rug as she takes part in Beraginya festival of folklore art in the town
A woman knits a rug as she takes part in " Beraginya" festival of folklore art in the town of Oktyabrski, Belarus, June 24, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Background imageHandmade Collection: A combination of six pictures showing figures on the top of a stick used by believers

A combination of six pictures showing figures on the top of a stick used by believers during the " Endiablada" festival in Almonacid del Marquesado, Spain February 2, 2018

Background imageHandmade Collection: Man makes crosses made out of palm fronds for the oncoming Palm Sunday in Tegucigalpa

Man makes crosses made out of palm fronds for the oncoming Palm Sunday in Tegucigalpa
A man makes crosses made out of palm fronds for the oncoming Palm Sunday in Tegucigalpa, Honduras March 23, 2018. REUTERS/ Jorge Cabrera

Background imageHandmade Collection: A piece of silver is melted at the Villa Imperial de Potosi jewellery in La Paz

A piece of silver is melted at the Villa Imperial de Potosi jewellery in La Paz
A piece of silver is melted at the " Villa Imperial de Potosi" jewellery in La Paz, Bolivia January 16, 2018. Picture taken in January 16, 2018. REUTERS/David Mercado

Background imageHandmade Collection: Ouds are pictured at the workshop in Cairo

Ouds are pictured at the workshop in Cairo, Egypt April 11, 2018. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

Background imageHandmade Collection: A piece of silver is melted to make a ring in Soledad Borels workshop in San Jose

A piece of silver is melted to make a ring in Soledad Borels workshop in San Jose, Costa Rica, January 18, 2018. REUTERS/Juan Carlos Ulate

Background imageHandmade Collection: Woman weighs a stack of freshly made corn tortillas at factory in Mexico City

Woman weighs a stack of freshly made corn tortillas at factory in Mexico City
A woman weighs a stack of freshly made corn tortillas at a tortilla factory in Mexico City, Mexico January 9, 2018. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

Background imageHandmade Collection: Artisan Mohammed Karam works on an oud in front of a workshop in Cairo

Artisan Mohammed Karam works on an oud in front of a workshop in Cairo, Egypt April 11, 2018. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

Background imageHandmade Collection: A figure on the top of a stick used by a believer is seen before the Endiablada

A figure on the top of a stick used by a believer is seen before the Endiablada
A figure on the top of a stick used by a believer is seen before the " Endiablada" festival in Almonacid del Marquesado, Spain February 2, 2018. REUTERS/Sergio Perez




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"Embracing the Artistry of Handmade: A Journey Across Continents" From the ancient Sheela-na-Gig on the church wall of Killinaboy in Burren, County Clare, Ireland, to the vibrant souvenir blanket adorned with a colorful Aztec calendar design from Teotihuacan, Mexico - handmade treasures tell stories that span across continents. Witnessing skilled hands shaping a pot on Poole Pottery's wheel or observing how Navajo Indian Rugs are meticulously crafted in the heartland of North America reveals an age-old tradition passed down through generations. Even prehistoric Greece showcases its mastery with a simple yet captivating handmade vase devoid of decoration. During WW1, amidst chaos and uncertainty, knitting became both solace and support. Baldwin's knitting leaflet and Patons knitting wools advertisement served as beacons of hope for those seeking comfort during trying times. Meanwhile, Africa's Senegal displayed its craftsmanship along Dakar's roads towards Saint Louis with beautiful handmade baskets waiting to be cherished. Traveling back in time to an 18th-century workshop unveils artisans delicately crafting candles by hand - their dedication evident in every flickering flame. Cock o th North wool advertisement further highlights how even during war-torn periods like WW1, knitting remained a symbol of resilience and unity. Venturing into Africa once more brings us to Kenya where Msai Tribal Beads showcase intricate designs reflecting cultural heritage and artistic prowess. Finally, Latin America beckons us towards Guatemala's Western Highlands where Santiago de Atitlan offers exquisite souvenir textiles that capture the essence of this vibrant region. Handmade creations transcend borders and eras; they connect us through shared appreciation for artistry born from human ingenuity. Each piece carries within it not just skillful craftsmanship but also tales woven into fabric or etched onto pottery - reminding us that beauty can emerge from even the simplest materials when touched by human hands.