The Art of Paper Cutting
In the many years gone by the use of paper (mainly kite paper and crepe paper) were regularly used to decorate the homes and temples of the East Indians who decorated for celebratory and religious purposes.
Even though simple, they were most beautiful, effective and elegant. Paper cutting allowed for many intricate patterns highlighting curves and geometric shapes and the more talented and patient craftsman would create silhouettes of the Gods and Goddess. Paper folding and cutting also resulted in the popular "bird nests" which added great dimension to the decorated areas.
Wedding marrows of long ago entailed the beautiful crepe paper art work highlighting intricate and complex geometric designs combined with vibrant colours. This was a sight to see by the invited guests of the Hindu weddings long ago. The craftstmen took great pride in this as the wedding marrow was of course one of the main focal point of the wedding.
Below are some links showing you the art of paper cutting and how elaborate it can sometime be. Make sure and check them out!!!
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3m73lMEw_s
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph-aepabXpY
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