Decorative ribbon weaving has a special name - kanzashi. This hobby dates back more than one hundred years and has its roots in ancient Japan. Let's remember the history of these unusual hair jewelry.
Long before the appearance of the first hairpins...
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Estonian designers to launch the first hydrogen-powered shuttle
Auve Tech, together with scientists from the University of Tartu, has developed a new mode of transport. The shuttle uses hydrogen fuel as its energy.
The design of the unmanned vehicle resembles a mini bus that can seat six people. While in motion...
Jonathan Saunders presented a collection of furniture
Scottish fashion designer Jonathan Saunders has created a collection of furniture with a distinctive graphic style.
The line was presented by tables, chairs and screens. Wood was chosen as the main material for folding structures.
Wooden blanks were...
Serious hobby: art lovers talked about their hobby
Calligraphy is a pedantic hobby. This hobby fosters perseverance, attentiveness and perseverance. People who were keen on calligraphy told me what was special about such an occupation.
Calligraphic writing has its roots in antiquity. Scribes have been...
See clearly in the dark: scientists have developed new optics
A group of scientists from institutes in Australia, Italy, Great Britain, Germany, France and Bulgaria presented optical technology that makes objects invisible in the dark visible. A special film is applied to ordinary lenses.
At the heart of the...
Designers told how to update the countertop under the sink
An old tabletop can be renewed. And interior designers know how to do it.
Some of the most sought-after and actionable tips are the use of coated paint, fired cement, reconstituted marble, glue paper, and woodgrain paint.
Coated paint creates the...
Makeup and optical illusion skills made me popular - Vietnamese about her hobby
Make-up illusions are created on his face by Hoa Trang, a makeup artist from Vietnam. The masterful use of mascara, pencils and foundations makes the impossible.
The girl uses a standard set of decorative cosmetics. But the techniques for applying...
Sony has developed eco-packaging
Sony has presented a new development. It is an environmentally friendly packaging material.
The packaging contains bamboo, sugarcane fiber and recycled paper. These elements can be made from recyclable composites.
The declared packing material is...
From warehouse to playgrounds - an experimental project of Beijing designers
Beijing-based WAA has converted the old warehouse into a playground. The play area consists of three locations - chimneys, roofs and embankments.
Each zone is a separate object that is technically linked to the main structure. You can freely move from...
Soap desserts: an architect from Thailand brew soap similar to cakes and pastries
Handmade soap, more like desserts, is created by an architect from Thailand. The girl has been in this business for about three years.
Visually, the soap bars resemble a soufflé made from milk, white and dark chocolate. Flavored with decorative...