Card Feature: The Ancient Art of Quilling

Molly Baggao
Jan 30, 2018
1 min read

Quilling is the ancient art of rolling and manipulating strips of paper to create decorative "filigreed" designs. Our collection of quilling cards is produced by skilled artisans in Vietnam using fair trade practices. As quoted from the Quilling Card website:

"The art of quilling has been around for centuries, with a remarkably varied historical background spanning across continents. Quilling has persevered through time, most notably making its mark throughout the eastern world. During the Renaissance, nuns and monks would roll gold-gilded paper trimmed from books to adorn religious objects, mimicking costly gold filigree. In later years, quilling continued to be practiced throughout Europe as it caught on as a leisurely activity for affluent women. They would adorn objects such as picture frames, baskets, and jewelry boxes"

This amazing art form is enjoying a resurgence in popularity and finding a new audience of admirers and collectors. The cards at Branches are expertly crafted and can be easily displayed in custom frames available at our shop.