Paper Quilling

Paper quilling is a beautiful and delicate craft that is created by curling, rolling and combining long strips of paper. The term quilling is derived from bird feathers, which were used by early artists. The origin of paper quilling, also known as paper filigree, may be traced to fifteenth century Europe. Around this time, French and Italian Nuns and monks began decorating religious symbols and articles with ruffled paper strips made by cutting thin, long strips from the covers of gilt bordered books. Some historians insists that this was origin of paper quilling, however other argue that the use of bird feathers in the thirteenth century marks the true beginning of paper quilling.

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