Eastern European, specifically Balkan traditional patterns and costumes have always been a fascinating thing for me. I was always intrigued by how my ancestors created intricate everyday clothes, kilim carpets and all kinds of tapestries. So, I wanted to create a project where all of these themes collide together.
Here I have the distaffs Grandma Siyka would use most frequently for holding her wool in place while she spins yarn.
I originally started designing the guild house in 3D which acted as a base for me to create a vibrant render of it later on.
Front Rendered
Front Base
Back Rendered
Back Base
Here are some rooms that would be on the second floor of the house. These rooms used to be filled with people day and night. Now not so much.