This textile wall sculpture, Rusalka, is a one-of-a-kind wall-hanging artwork inspired by Slavic water spirits, mermaid folklore, and the luminous midsummer nights when old stories seem to rise close to the surface.

Her figure combines a hand-painted air-dry clay face and arms with textile elements and needle-felted wool, creating a creature that feels ancient, quiet, and slightly otherworldly — somewhere between a mermaid, a river ghost, and an old midsummer dream.

With her pale elongated body, soft wool textures, braided hair, painted face, and sculptural hands, Rusalka carries the atmosphere of still water, dusk, silence, and forgotten folklore. She is not a sweet fairy-tale mermaid, but a quiet mythic presence: fragile, watchful, and a little uncanny.

This large textile sculpture is made for collectors of contemporary fiber art, myth-inspired sculpture, Slavic folklore, symbolic interiors, and unusual handmade wall art. She belongs in a quiet room, studio, reading corner, gallery wall, or private collection — somewhere she can be seen slowly, not just glanced at.

Details

• Title: Rusalka
• Collection / world: Wookawoo Creatures
• Artist / Maker: Varvara Kurakina
• Type: OOAK wall-hanging textile sculpture
• Subject: Slavic water spirit / mermaid-inspired mythic figure
• Materials: Air-dry clay, textile, needle-felted wool, hand-painted details
• Size: approx. 137 × 35 × 12 cm / 53.9 × 13.8 × 4.7 in
• Mounting: Rusalka hangs from a small wire loop on the back. Please use a secure wall hook suitable for your wall type
• Originality: One of a kind; this piece will not be reproduced
• Use: Decorative collectible artwork for interior display, wall installation, studio, reading room, or private collection
• Not a toy: For decoration only; not suitable for children

For collectors

Rusalka is ideal for collectors of mythic textile sculpture, contemporary fiber art, folk-inspired objects, handmade wall sculptures, mermaid and water-spirit imagery, and symbolic works with a quiet, atmospheric presence.

Care

This is a delicate collectible artwork. Please display indoors only. Keep away from water, moisture, direct sunlight, dust, and rough handling. Do not hang in a humid room or near a heat source. Clean gently with a soft dry brush only. When moving the sculpture, support the body carefully and avoid pulling the textile or wool elements.

Shipping Information

The sculpture is shipped from Poland in secure protective packaging.

• Dispatch within 7–10 business days
• Track-and-trace shipping
• Tracking information provided after dispatch
• Orders to the United States are shipped DDP. Any applicable import duties and taxes are prepaid, so no additional customs charges will be due upon delivery.
• For other destinations outside the European Union, customs duties or import taxes may apply and are the buyer’s responsibility.

Returns & Refunds

If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact me to discuss a return or another suitable solution.

Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery. The sculpture must be returned in its original condition and protective packaging. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer.

If the item arrives damaged, please contact me as soon as possible and include photographs of the item and packaging.

Shipping

The artwork is shipped from Poland, securely and careful packaging.

• Dispatch within 5–7 business days
• Track-and-trace shipping
• Tracking information provided after dispatch
• Orders to the United States are shipped DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). Any applicable import duties and taxes are prepaid, so no additional customs charges will be due upon delivery.
• For other destinations outside the European Union, customs duties or import taxes may apply and are the buyer’s responsibility.

Returns

You may return the artwork within 14 days of delivery. Please contact me before sending it back.

The artwork must be returned in its original condition and protective packaging. The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs unless the artwork arrived damaged or the wrong item was sent.

If your order arrives damaged, please contact me as soon as possible and include photographs of the artwork and packaging so that I can arrange a suitable solution.

For full details, please see the Refund and Returns Policy.