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Vabosko Paper art by Samara craftsmen

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Vabosko Paper art by Valery Skornyakov and Svetlana Mikhailova

Lady in hat. Vabosko Paper art by Valery Skornyakov and Svetlana Mikhailova

Vabosko Paper art by Samara craftsmen
Torsion-papier means the items of twisted paper. This kind of applied art originated fifteen years ago. Its authors – residents of Samara Valery Skornyakov and Svetlana Mikhailova. Vabosko is a technique of paper processing to produce all kinds of torsion boxes, souvenirs, baskets, frames, vases, panels and accessories – bags, belts, bracelets, chains, frames, pendants, etc. The technique requires such qualities as perseverance, patience, attention, concentration and accuracy.
If a craftsman has a fantasy, then the product will be extraordinary and even exclusive. Thus, a gift made ​​in the technique of Vabosko, reflects the personality of the author, a unique and unrepeatable thing. At the moment each of the authors of this technology has his own style and own school. Valery Skornyakov has his direction, which he calls “VABOSKO papier” and Svetlana still remained true to the name “torsion-Papier”.

Vabosko Paper art by Valery Skornyakov and Svetlana Mikhailova

Unique Paper art

What is the difference between the “torsion-Papier” and “papier-VABOSKO”? According to Svetlana, Torsion Paperweight – is “arts and crafts, manifested in jewelry space.” If we talk about the difference between torsion of papier vabosko, the latter is also arts and crafts, but does not apply to needlework.

Paper art by Valery Skornyakov and Svetlana Mikhailova

Tea set

Today in Samara there are two schools that have similar, but not identical technology and different concepts. One is known for following the best traditions of the Russian school of jewelry – torsion-papier. Vabosko manifests itself as a design school, which in addition to training creates a kind of creative communication within the studio space.

Vabosko Paper art by Samara craftsmen

Paper art by Valery Skornyakov and Svetlana Mikhailova

Architectural piece of art

Noteworthy, the Vabosko classes provide health benefits:

– Massaging the nerve endings located at their fingertips gives additional stimulation of the whole body;

– The development of fine motor skills of hands, which has a positive effect on the development of speech;

– withdrawal headache, reducing the impact of stress on an organism, the stabilization of blood pressure.

Paper art by Valery Skornyakov and Svetlana Mikhailova

Vase

Paper art by Valery Skornyakov and Svetlana Mikhailova

Handbag

Paper art by Valery Skornyakov and Svetlana Mikhailova

Casket

Paper art by Valery Skornyakov and Svetlana Mikhailova

From sunglasses to buttons and vase

Paper art by Valery Skornyakov and Svetlana Mikhailova

Sugar bowl

Paper art by Valery Skornyakov and Svetlana Mikhailova

Bracelets

Paper art by Valery Skornyakov and Svetlana Mikhailova

Jewelry set by Svetlana Mikhailova

Paper art by Valery Skornyakov and Svetlana Mikhailova

Desk top clock

Paper art by Valery Skornyakov and Svetlana Mikhailova

Inspired by Russian Matryoshka

Paper art by Valery Skornyakov and Svetlana Mikhailova

Candle stick

Paper art by Valery Skornyakov and Svetlana Mikhailova

Stands for candles

Paper art by Valery Skornyakov and Svetlana Mikhailova

King and Queen

Paper art by Valery Skornyakov and Svetlana Mikhailova

Bowl

Vabosko Paper art by Samara craftsmen

Chandelier

Vabosko Paper art by Samara craftsmen

Sunglasses

Vabosko Paper art by Samara craftsmen

Hats

Vabosko Paper art by Samara craftsmen

Bags

Vabosko Paper art by Samara craftsmen

Vase

Vabosko Paper art by Samara craftsmen

Paper art by Valery Skornyakov and Svetlana Mikhailova

Vabosko Paper art by Samara craftsmen

Paper jewelry by Svetlana Mikhailova

Vabosko Paper art by Samara craftsmen

Matryoshka dolls

Vabosko Paper art by Samara craftsmen

Artist of applied art and jeweler Svetlana Mikhailova

Vabosko Paper art by Samara craftsmen

Green accent jewelry set by Svetlana Mikhailova

Vabosko Paper art by Samara craftsmen

Svetlana Mikhailova

Vabosko Paper art by Samara craftsmen

Creative process

Vabosko Paper art by Samara craftsmen

Svetlana Mikhailova

Vabosko Paper art by Samara craftsmen

Blue accent Paper art by Svetlana Mikhailova