A Ukrainian artist has exhibited a stunning collection of linen threaded icons made using a brand new patented type of macramé.
Vladimir Denshchikov's Russian Orthodox icons were put on display at the Simferopol Art Museum in the Crimea on Tuesday.
Denshchikov has patented the new style of 'macramé collage' to make the gorgeous designs which have been given the blessing of the church.
Each of the retired actor's intricate collages takes between three and nine months to make and incorporates millions of knots.
Macramé is a style of knot weaving which was historically the preserve of sailors who made elaborate covers for anything from knife handles to bottles of rum.
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