There are several versions about the art of carving. On one of them, the first work appeared in Japan. In the Land of the Rising Sun vegetable carving called mukimono - in ancient times, this word meant an artistic layout leaves on ceramics. According to another theory, his small homeland kingdom of Sukhothai in Thailand.
Legend: In one of the local festivals that took place in the 14th century, one of the participants presented an exciting job - floating lamp, decorated with figures of birds, fruits and vegetables. King Phra Ruang was so impressed with this elegant masterpiece that has issued a decree according to which, every woman in the country had to learn to "kesalak" or "cutting the skin." From Asia fascinating art gradually penetrated into Europe, but the second half of the 20th century was not in the Old World fame. Today, this art is admired around the world.
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