A Russian Artist Creates Woolen Toys That Look So Real We Wouldn’t Be Surprised If They Came Alive
Art
09/04/2019

It is rightly said that talent knows no limits and this Russian artist echoes the same. Inspired by her love for animals, Tatyana Barakova has taken wool art to a whole new level. Tatyana creates stuffed toys made of 100% wool that look so unbelievably real, you'll have to actually touch them to realize they are not alive.
We at Bright Side can't get over how adorably real these wool animals look. Check them out below and see if you can tell that they are just toys.
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Can you knit or crochet? What is the best thing you've ever created out of wool? Share your knitting stories with us in the comments!
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