Paper Quilling Art

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Paper quilling is an activity that involves a person's creativity in rolling paper with respect to aesthetic values ​​so as to produce beautiful and charming artwork. In short, paper quilling can be called the art of rolling paper.

Almost the same as the origami where a paper is folded in such a way that it becomes a variety of shapes. The resulting form of paper quilling also varies, ranging from alphabet, flowers, animals, 3D characters, and others.

Regarding history, since the 17th century the art of rolling paper is already known in European countries by the name of paper filigree or roll work. In those days, France and Italy used the art to decorate the religious ornaments performed by the monks.

While in England, this art is also known since the Victorian era, that is in the time of King George III. At that time it was said that the princess was very fond of this artistry so she was later famous for her roll work.

The princess is very fond of giving gifts to his friends in the form of objects that have previously been decorated with paper filigree. The most famous gift he ever gave was a jewelry box.

From the continent of Europe, this art then developed rapidly to the American continent. Its use at that time was not restricted to religious ornaments, but had begun to be used to decorate various objects, such as furniture, trays, jewelry boxes, and coasters.

In the mid-20th century, this art was later widely known by the public by the name of paper quilling. The art and crafts lovers then try to develop it to create a beautiful new design and used for decoration on the cards and frames.