Over the last 24 hours I’ve become obsessed with Pajaki (Polish folk art paper chandeliers, literally translated as spider of straw) – I think I even dreamed about them? The catalyst was finding Lena Corwin‘s amazing paper chandeliers, she has such an inspiring blog.
Lena was inspired by a beautiful faded Pajaki Laura Normandin acquired from the Polish Art Center, and Laura’s made her own too:
My favourites from the Polish Art Center are here and here.
So inspired by these ladies, can’t wait to get going on my own!
I love the one in the first picture… thats such a crazy idea but a good one! x
All these chandeliers are lovely.They are so colorful and eco-friendly too.I was inspired to prepare one…
If I possessed an ounce of diy talent I would already be making one of these. Beautiful.
I so so desperately want one of these!!
Make sure you show us if you make one! I would love to know if it is worth have a shot at!! hehe.
Renee xx
So pretty! Can’t wait for your own version! :)
I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this awesomeness! They are so gorgeous. I can’t wait to see your version!
Very cute! If I had more time, I’d want to sit down and make one!
Hi Kate!
I googled “Polish paper chandeliers” and surfed on into your website! I LOVE it here! Keep up the good work ;)
I sure wish I could try my hand at making these gorgeous folk art creations. Anyone know of a place to get directions?
Laurel in sunny Naples, Florida USA
I love it!
Ended up becoming so obsessed with the whole thing, that I made my own one!
Nowhere near as tidy!
http://teainthesea.blogspot.com/2010/02/how-to-make-pajaki-or-polish-paper.html