intricate wearable art pieces by polina osipova
Take a scroll through artist Polina Osipova’s Instagram grid, and you’ll find moving pearl-encrusted contraptions, impressive headpieces, and an array of fashionable sculptures that are usually adorned with some combination of lace, photographs, metal, velvet and lover’s eyes.
Polina's magical, intricate work is inspired by her roots (Chuvash, an ethnic minority group in Russia), and has garnered attention from the likes of Gucci, Florence Welch and Swarovski. Aside from being super-fascinating and ethereal, Polina's wearable sculptures act as a love letter to the symbolism, history and craftsmanship of her family's Chuvash culture. Dive into her Instagram for more.
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