Crafted Collection

Sheela-na-Gig on the church wall of Killinaboy, Burren, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Morocco, Marrakech. The Entrance to Cafrabe, Opened in 2004, Cafe Arabe is the first official cafe to have opened in the old city area. The cafe has been built in a refurbished Moroccan house

Handmade Musical Instruments, Chania, Crete, Greece

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

Old steamer trunk covered with stickers of various destinations. Date: 15-12-2017

Old French typewriter. Date: 15-12-2017

"Barn raising"quilt, c. 1880-1900 (pieced cotton and wool)
1071253 " Barn raising" quilt, c.1880-1900 (pieced cotton and wool) by American School, (19th century); 182.9x182.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Toothpick holder, c. 1790 (ivory)
MGS149838 Toothpick holder, c.1790 (ivory) by Chinese School (18th century); 9.9x2.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: three men in uniform holding hats; ); eMichael Graham-Stewart; Chinese

Figures from the Sandwich Islands, c. 1824 (ink and brown wash)
MGS149836 Figures from the Sandwich Islands, c.1824 (ink and brown wash) by Pellion, Alphonse (fl.1816-20) (after); 29.5x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Headrest with a cushion and drawer (wool and embroidery)
LMG144890 Headrest with a cushion and drawer (wool and embroidery) by Japanese School; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Leeds City Museum) UK; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; Japanese, out of copyright

A Hadza hunter wearing a baboon skin returns to camp with a haunch of impala over his shoulder. He killed the antelope with a metal-tipped arrow that had been dipped in a fast-acting vegetable poison

Ayres and Smith straw boater hat advertisement, 1931
Advertisement for the English Rustic straw hat created in a very specific, traditional plait. Date: 1931

Historic Maori Carving, Otago Museum

A Hadza hunter fledges an arrow shaft
A Hadza hunter wearing a baboon skin fledges an arrow shaft with guinea fowl feathers using the sinews of an antelope.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of hunter-gatherers who have lived in

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Handmade wooden pencil case and pencils

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Handmade wooden pencil case and pencils

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Handmade wooden pencil case and pencils

Timber shingles

A Hadza hunter checks the straightness of a new arrow shaft
A Hadza hunter wearing the skins of a baboon and genet cat checks the straightness of a new arrow shaft, fledged with guinea fowl feathers.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of

Detail of Panama hats in production, Cuenca, Azuay Province, Ecuador

WWI hand-crafted and embossed triptych
First World War hand-crafted and embossed triptych. The three panels are as follows. Left screen - BY THE MYSTERY OF THY HOLY INCARNATION

Wall of the historic early christian Saint Columcille abbey, constructed from piled up stones, Co Donegal Ireland

Facade detail, Alhambra, Granada, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Relief on the outer wall, Alte Post old post office, Melk, Wachau, Mostviertel district, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Washington Monument, Washington D. C. USA, America
Washington Monument, Washington D.C. USA, America

Figures on the portal of the St. Johannis Church, Schweinfurt, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Portal with faces of stone, Dysert O Dea church ruins near Corofin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Faces of stone, Dysert O Dea church ruins near Corofin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Celtic high cross, Dysert O Dea near Corofin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Tympanum on the south portal, cathedral, Augsburg, Schwaben, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Architectural sculptures on the facade of the Grossmuenster church, Zurich, Switzerland, Europe

Hall with Medusa Medallions, New Forum, Severan Forum, Leptis Magna, Libya, Africa

Picture No. 10885066
Ushuaia Welcome Sign - distinctive crafted welcome sign at entering Ushuaia -the southernmost city in the world Date:

Golden sun symbol, 18th century C016 / 6307
Golden sun symbol. 18th-century golden sun symbol in the Sanssouci, a palace in Potsdam, near Berlin, Germany. It was the summer palace of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia

Recycling - Model of Harley-Davidson motorcycle made of scrap wire and inner tube Kenya
MAB-441 Recycling - Model of Harley-Davidson motorcycle made of scrap wire and inner tube Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Silver pendants in the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey

Door in the Souk, Marrakech (Marrakesh), Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Arabic Shisha pipes
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Girl and Doll in Crib
A Young Romanian girl leans to pick up her small doll from a beautifully crafted wooden crib

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Crafted: A Journey Through Time and Culture From the ancient Sheela-na-Gig on the church wall of Killinaboy in County Clare, Ireland, to the vibrant streets of Marrakech in Morocco, craftsmanship tells stories that transcend borders. Handmade musical instruments resonate with the soul in Chania, Crete, while an Ayres and Smith straw boater hat advertisement from 1931 takes us back to a bygone era. In Bukhara, Uzbekistan, colourful hand puppets dance their tales for sale. Each stitch and detail representing a rich heritage passed down through generations. An old steamer trunk covered with stickers of various destinations reminds us of journeys taken and memories made. An old French typewriter sits as a testament to human ingenuity and creativity. Its keys once clicked away at ideas that shaped history. The "Barn raising" quilt showcases meticulous piecing of cotton and wool threads; it is a masterpiece born out of patience and love. A toothpick holder from 1790 crafted from ivory whispers secrets from another time when elegance was paramount. Figures from the Sandwich Islands drawn with ink and brown wash transport us to distant shores filled with mystery. And finally, a headrest adorned with delicate embroidery holds within its cushioned embrace not only dreams but also hidden treasures within its drawer. Craftsmanship knows no boundaries; it connects us all through time and space. Holding a rose all in white symbolizes purity amidst this tapestry woven by skilled hands across continents – each piece telling its own unique story waiting to be discovered anew.