Quilled "A Sunday Afternoon On The Island Of La Grande Jatte" Note Card
Quilled "A Sunday Afternoon On The Island Of La Grande Jatte" Note Card
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A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat is his most well-known and largest painting. Using pointillism, Seurat depicts people from different social classes strolling and relaxing in the park. This piece is said to be a founding work of the neo-impressionist movement.
Quilling Cards' Artist Series artfully transforms paint strokes into paper strips using the ancient art of quilling. Each card takes several hours to make and reimagines a famous work of art into a magnificent greeting card that can either be sent and shared with loved ones or kept and framed as the work of art it is.
Product Details
Product Details
- Additional postage required when mailing
- Blank inside
- Color coordinated envelope included
- Suitable for framing
- Product type: Blank Note Card
- Shipping Dimensions:
5.5
× 7.0 × 0.125
inches
(14.0 × 17.8 × 0.3 cm) - Shipping Weight: 0.19 lb (3.0 oz; 85 g)
- SKU010008771 | UPC: 843425108919
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About Quilling Card
About Quilling Card
Quilling is the art of rolled, shaped, and glued paper that results in creating a unified, decorative design. The name quilling is thought to come from the origin of the art; birds’ feathers, or quills, were used to coil the strips of paper around.
The art of quilling has been around for centuries, with a remarkably varied historical background spanning across continents. The birth of quilling is a bit unclear, with opinions regarding this differing depending on the source. Popular opinion suggests that it was first seen in ancient Egypt, where certain filigree-type art inspired more modern quilling years later.
Quilling has persevered through time, most notably making its mark throughout the Western 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.
Since 2015, Quilling Card has been certified with the Fair Trade Federation. The organization focuses on maintaining a code of values for just treatment of employees. With the rapid expansion of the business, Quilling Card employs over 500 quillers in two locations, providing a stable and safe work environment, with healthcare and food benefits for its employees.
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