Paper Art - Quilling

'Quilling', a.k.a 'paper filigree', is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs.
The paper is wound around a quill to create a basic coil shape. The paper is glued at the tip and the coil shaped. These shaped coils are arranged to form flowers, leaves, and various ornamental patterns.

The craft has gone through many transformations and changes through the ages using new techniques, styles and materials.
A brilliant example is this link which I saw on my friend's blog. I was in complete awe looking at this work by 'Yulia Brodskaya'.

Inspired by this beautiful paper art, I made this simple birthday card for my pottery teacher who is also a very dear friend of mine ! (Courtesy - Inna's Creations)

For this work, I used things at my disposal - colored paper, glue stick, paper knife and tooth pick (for coiling). Ikea’s deep frame was just apt for presenting it!

My first guest post ever on this topic on eshgheman ! Thank you eshgheman for inviting me to do this post :-)

Information courtesy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quilling