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Best Craftsmanship Techniques In Contemporary Design
Craftsmanship Techniques have been embedded in design and art throughout history, been passed by from generation to generation, carrying the weight of centuries of cultural heritage on its shoulders.
Design Limited Edition aims with this article to show you the wonders of the ancient arts of craftsmanship techniques, and how, nowadays, they’re still applied to contemporary design.
Azulejo
Azulejos is a traditional and ancient craftsmanship technique popular in Spain and Portugal. It involves a specific way of hand painting tin-glazed ceramic tilework, usually with blue or yellow paint. These marvellous artworks can be found both indoors and outdoors, especially in churches, palaces, schools, restaurants, bars, hospitals, subway stations and even in some ordinary houses.
Wood Carving
Wood Carving by hand involves numerous methods and tools to turn the original raw piece into a finished work of art. Wood is a very light material that can take very fine detail and it’s easier to sculpt than stone. Being an easy material to find in nature and due to its versatility, it was always a favourite for artists and master artisans.
Gilding
Gilding, and Leaf Gilding specifically, is one of the most luxurious craftsmanship techniques. It is a decorative technique in which master artisans apply a very thin coating of metal, usually gold, to solid surfaces such as metal, wood, porcelain, or stone. A gilded object is also known as gilt. Metal is the most common surface to be gilded.
Filigree
Filigree is one of the most delicate types of jewellery metalwork, which generally uses precious metals, like gold and silver, in art pieces created with small and detailed beads and twisted threads fused together or onto an object. Its fragility often makes us remember the texture of lace. Traditionally, this craftsmanship technique is connected to exclusive design and fine craftsmanship.
Marquetry
Many times invoked as one of the oldest arts of humankind, the ancient craftsmanship technique of marquetry has been attracting the interest of artists and designers over the years. The word marquetry derivates from French marqueterie. The early use of wood veneers for decorative purposes dates to ancient Egypt, although there isn’t much evidence of that.
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Embroidery
Embroidery is a craftsmanship technique which allows decorating fabric or other materials using a needle to apply thread or yarn. It may also incorporate other supplies such as pearls, beads, feathers, and crystals. In modern days, embroidery is usually be seen infashion collections. Embroidery is available with a wide variety of thread or yarn colour.
Bobbing Lace
Bobbin lace, also known as Renda de Bilros, is an ex-libris of Portuguese textiles tradition, typically from fishing areas of the coast, especially inVila do Conde and Peniche. The meticulous craftsmanship technique of Bobbin lace is produced by the successive crossing or interspersed of textile yarns, executed on the pike and with the aid of pins and bobbins.
Haute Horlogerie
Watchmakers are almost magicians capable of unimaginable wonders. These master artisans focused on the art of watchmaking, create and repair our loved watches. Their craftsmanship talent is mesmerizing, and it is surprising how their hands can craft such tiny pieces that compose Haute Horlogerie.
Glasswork
Glasswork or glass art refers to individual works of art that are substantially or wholly made of glass. It ranges in size from monumental works and installation pieces to wall hangings and windows to works of art made in studios and factories, including glass jewellery and exclusive furniture design.
Hand Painting
The delicate craftsmanship technique of hand painting can be applied to any medium and form of art. This beautiful and ancient art is used in both renaissance masterpieces and contemporary design alike. It can be used in many ways, and because it’s made by hand, no piece will be exactly alike, creating true exclusive design pieces.
Stay with us to discover the wonders of craftsmanship techniques
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