Ancient Handcrafts

Xylography; The Technique Know as Block Printing - Verna Artisan Works

Xylography; The Technique Know as Block Printing

Very few would be able to reply if they were asked what xylography was. In fact, it is the technique of printing using wood finely carved for the purpose, commonly known as woodblock printing or...

Xylography; The Technique Know as Block Printing

Very few would be able to reply if they were asked what xylography was. In fact, it is the technique of printing using wood finely carved for the purpose, commonly known as woodblock printing or...

“Oya” is a traditional Turkish needlework believed to date back to 8th Century BC, when Phrygians ruled the Anatolian lands. Spreading initially to Greece during the 12th Century, “oya” then continued its journey to Italy, Spain, and all the way up to Eng

Traditional Turkish Needle Lace - "Oya"

“Oya” is a traditional Turkish needlework believed to date back to 8th Century BC, when Phrygians ruled the Anatolian lands. Spreading initially to Greece during the 12th Century, “oya” then continued...

Traditional Turkish Needle Lace - "Oya"

“Oya” is a traditional Turkish needlework believed to date back to 8th Century BC, when Phrygians ruled the Anatolian lands. Spreading initially to Greece during the 12th Century, “oya” then continued...

Most Ancient Form of Textile Art; Felting

Most Ancient Form of Textile Art; Felting

Felting is the most ancient form of textile art, and predates weaving and spinning techniques.

Most Ancient Form of Textile Art; Felting

Felting is the most ancient form of textile art, and predates weaving and spinning techniques.