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Part
of Macedonian cultural heritage through centuries were the old
crafts that were part of everyday life. There are many crafts,
including pottery, casting, goldsmiths, filigree, embroidery,
making of musical instruments, weaving, carving, saddle-making,
cobblers, etc. They were passed on from generation to
generation, from father to son. Old Macedonian craftsmen were
skillful masters and they new to perfection the technology and
techniques of production. Apart from this, the masters,
depending on their talent and sense for aesthetics, used the
Macedonian traditional code which gave originality to
every object made.
In
contrast with the past, when there were schools for learning
crafts, today there are few masters that nourish artistic
crafts. In order to preserve this unique value in Macedonia and
to maintain the feeling for making artistic handicrafts, we
founded the gallery Art Macedonian Crafts. Its aim is to present
the most valuable works by Macedonian craftsmen.
The
metal objects made in our gallery are originally made by artists
inspired by archaeological finds in Macedonian, and then, cast
in a traditional way in sand and metal moulds. At the end, they
are finished by hand and coating with pating. As a result of
this process, it is impossible to produce two identical objects.
The
hand-made embroideries are, in fact, framed parts of old
traditional costumes, some of them dating from the last century.
These motives in the embroideries are taken from various parts
of Macedonia, rich in handicrafts with long tradition.
Art Macedonian Crafts gallery will nourish the traditional
artistic crafts and its products will be unique and of highest
quality. We have certificates that guarantee their value.
Crucifix
Christ’s crucifixtion is a symbol of suffering in the name of
salvation for humankind and righteous believers. It is a
guarantee for rising glory for all those that believe in God’s
power (according to apostle Paul’s writings).
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