Quilled Sugar Skull Card
Quilled Sugar Skull Card
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Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with this Quilled Sugar Skull Greeting Card. The Mexican holiday—translating to The Day of the Dead—is a festive celebration of loved ones who have passed. Sugar skulls are often seen in a variety of vibrant colors similar to the one shown here which is depicted in hues of pink, purple, red, yellow, and orange.
Each quilled card is beautifully handmade by a highly skilled artisan and takes about one hour to create. A quilled card is meant for you to share, treasure as a keepsake, or display as the work of art it is.
Product Details
Product Details
- Product type: Blank Note Card
- Shipping Dimensions:
6.0
× 6.0 × 0.125
inches
(15.2 × 15.2 × 0.3 cm) - Shipping Weight: 0.19 lb (3.0 oz; 85 g)
- SKU010008979 | UPC: 818186012911
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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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