The Treasures of Art:
a Bridge that connects our Cultures
Since filigree involves the use of metal, which was
too difficult and expensive for the students, they
searched and found that the closest simple technique to
filigree is quilling. Quilling, or 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 rolled, looped, curled, twisted and
otherwise manipulated to create shapes which make up
designs to decorate greetings cards, pictures, boxes,
eggs, and to make models, jewellery, etc.