Bespoke Globes — Made by Hand, One at a Time

Welcome to my workshop. In this video, I show you how a bespoke globe is made—and why this craft is nearly lost. There are only a few people in the world who make globes entirely by hand, and I happen to be one of them. My name is Volodymyr. I am a self-taught globemaker. There is no university, no school, and no master to learn from. I had to reverse-engineer every step of the process myself. But I did it because I believe that a handmade globe is much more than a map. It is a story. Each globe I create is bespoke—made by hand, one at a time. I do not mass-produce. I work closely with each client to turn their life into a canvas. The most beautiful destinations. The most significant life events. Family histories. Travel routes. Custom illustrations. Words of wisdom. All of that is crystallised into a one-of-a-kind centrepiece for your home or office.