Also known as "Quilling" this technique originated in Europe, possibly as early as the 13th century. Paper mills were becoming more available making paper less expensive than the metal used in traditional filigree, and the Renaissance had revived an interest in art. Nuns used gilded strips of paper cut from book margins, curled around hollow feather barrels (thus its other name, "Quilling") to decorate churches, imitating the effect of metal filligree (thus the term "Paper Filigree"), but less expensively. The art regained popularity in the mid-18th century in England, and was brought to America where it was very popular and regularly taught to young girls. They used the curled paper to decorate most everything from small accessories to large pieces of furniture. Interest was gradually lost again into the 19th century, but has become popular again recently as materials and tools have become more available.

These pieces are made of either white or ivory paper and look beautiful as ornaments on a holiday tree, hanging in a doorway, or even as a unique gift topper. They range in size from 1 1/4" to 2" in diameter, and are each 1/8" thick.

The smallest ones (1-1/4" diameter) were designed to work with miniature trees, although they do look good on any size tree.

Each are carefully packaged and have the history of Paper Filigree on the back, making a unique and elegant gift for any time of the year.

QSA $11.00	QSB $11.00	QSC $10.00	QSD $9.00
QSE $14.00	QSF $15.00	QSG $9.00	QSH $7.00
QSI $8.00	QSJ $6.00