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Pabalat is a form of papercutting originating in the province of Bulacan in the Philippines.It involves making intricate papercut designs from wrappers used in pastillas and laminated as bookmarks, [1] and usually made from papel de japon (Japanese paper).
Chinese paper-cutting originated from the practice of worship of both ancestors and gods, a traditional part of Chinese culture dating back roughly two millennia. According to archaeological records, paper-cutting originates from the 6th century, although some believe that its history could be traced back as far as the Warring States period (around 3 BC), long before paper was invented.
CTP2. Blue and black border on white paper with a green underprint and blue coat of arms on front. Olive-green pattern with '10' in each corner and the bank's name in the centre in a lozenge-shaped border.
A single needle tool is used for embossing or stippling. A 2 needle tool is used for even perforations for marking areas which are to be cut with scissors. A 4 needle tool is square-shaped and a necessity for classic lace patterns. 3,5,7 and half-circle needle tools are used for decorative additions to lace patterns.
The Guggenheim claims that this creation of manila paper was a way "of recycling manila rope, previously used on ships." [8] The resulting paper was strong, water-resistant, and flexible. [8] Manila paper was originally made out of old Manila hemp ropes which were extensively used on ships, having replaced true hemp.
A decorative paper sheet with paisley and Greek key patterns printed in relief from 18th century Italy in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A wool rug ca.1900-1920 from the Navajo people in the Early Crystal style, with key patterns forming the outer border.
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