In German it's scherenschnitte, Chinese jiahzhi, Dutch knippen, Ukrainian vyxynanky. You get the idea. Crafts artists from all over the world have the patience to spend hundreds of hours cutting paper into elaborate folk designs, all the patterns held together in one continuous piece.
This particular work was one of several wall hangings at the Heirloom Restaurant in Midway, Kentucky:
And here are some macros--or at least closeups--of the panel. Note the tricky cuts on the rabbit's leg:
For more closeups from all over, or to enter your own macros, be sure to check out Lisa's Chaos here every Monday.
Faye, that is just amazing work ... wow!! so decorative & detailed. would love to see it in person ... up close & personal. wow wee!! ( :
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely beautiful and adorable!
ReplyDeleteDazzling papers ~ great macros ~
ReplyDelete(A Creative Harbor aka ArtMuseDog and Carol ^_^
Wow these are beautiful...the patience to do this is amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Faye- beautiful fragile cuttings!Nice macro ...and what a coincidence that I just started to look at this once very popular artwork.Thanks a lot!
ReplyDeleteWow ! what a beautyful artwork !
ReplyDeleteI love these macro, beautiful compositions. Exquisite frame.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe the intricate details in this beautiful paper art. It must takes hours to complete. Do you remember Oragami? I love making paper art!
ReplyDeleteThese are marvelous paper cuts. I can't imagine the talent and patience it takes to make these.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful paper cuttings. It must take a very patient person to do that. It would not be for me.
ReplyDeleteNice macros of some intricate paper!
ReplyDeletebeautiful macros!
ReplyDeleteI did some of this many years ago. Not so elaborate as these however. :)
ReplyDeleteYou captured these beautifully!
Wishing you a wonderful holdiday season Faye!
It takes skill and talent for sure! Beautiful paper craft!
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