polish paper chandelier (pajaki), originally uploaded by The Craft Revival.
Yes, it does take some time to make one of these beauties, but it is well worth it when you're finished.
I'm thinking about teaching classes on how to make these traditional Polish paper chandeliers called Pajaki (pronounced pa-yon-kee) - translated it means "spiders of straw".
Originally used as Christmas decorations, these elaborate creations were made by families out of straw, scraps of paper and fabric to bring some cheer, colour and festivity to poorer households.
If you think you'd be interested in learning how to make pajaki, do leave me a note. If I get enough interest, I will consider running a class next year.
And if you're interested, check out this article I found on Polish Christmas traditions. You could do some of these with kidlets (yours or someone elses) or even on your own, to bring some festive cheer to your home for the upcoming Christmas holidays.
Yes! I want to to the class! My sister too, count us both in:)
ReplyDeleteI would love to come to a class but I think it'd be impossible. I would pay for a tutorial though! Especially if it's printed!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so amazing!
They're fascinating - I've never heard of them before.
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