Hols the whole world in the palm of your hand

2011-12-23

 

Looking for a unique handmade Christmas gift or decoration? You can give the world in the palm of your hand with a micro sculpture says NAOMI LEACH

Christmas is almost upon us. If you’re struggling to come up with a present idea which is as unique as the person you’d like share it with, fear not, a small piece of artwork could be the answer. ‘Good things come in small packages,’ or so the old adage goes, be it gadget or an item of jewellery, the smaller it is the more valuable it is deemed. But Cyprus-based artist Max Marulli de Barletta goes one step further, creating the world in miniature with his wearable micro sculptures. The handmade creations include Christmas decorations, rings, earrings, necklaces and even a chess board.

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