Original Papercut Collage Wycinanki Polish Folk high quality Art The DOVES

Original handmade 'Wycinanki' from Lowicz region

In two different colour schemes as pictured

This is not a print but hand made piece using traditional techniques
Each piece of paper is cut by scissors only
It is secured on a white card

Circle diameter is 16 centimetres

Made to order - please allow 5-7 days
Framing is optional. Frames are made to order by my local framer so this might take few days longer.


Some history:
Paper Wycinanki dates from the early to mid 19th century. Colourful 'Wycinanki' were pasted on furniture or roof beams as decoration, hung in windows, and given as gifts.

'Wycinanki' vary by region. The most well known modern styles of 'Wycinanki' comes from two districts. One is the Kurpie cut out. This is usually a symmetrical design, cut from a single piece of coloured paper, folded a single time, with spruce trees and birds as the most popular motifs.
The second style comes high quality from the area of Lowicz. It is distinguished by the many layers of brightly coloured paper used in its composition.



Please note that wycinanki may not be exactly the same as they are hand made

Please allow 5-7 days processing time

Thanks for looking!