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"Wycinanki" pronounced Vee-chee-non-kee is the Polish word for 'paper-cut design'. Just when and why this art form began to flower in Poland seems a matter of some uncertainty. Some say it goes back to the time when few farm houses had glass windows. To keep out the elements, peasant farmers hung sheep skins over the window openings. Then, to let in some light and air, they took their sheep shears and snipped small openings in the skins, and these were soon recognized as decorative as well as functional.

The most well known modern styles of Wycinanki comes from two districts. One is the Kurpie cut out. This is usually a symmetrical design, cut from a single piece of colored paper, folded a single time, with spruce trees and birds as the most popular motifs. The second style comes from the area of Lowicz. It is distinguished by the many layers of brightly colored paper used in its composition.

The unique richness of paper-cut designs done in the Polish tradition is a special contribution to the artistic heritage of the world.
From: The Paper Cut Out Design Book
Please note that designs may not be exactly as shown as they are hand made.

In 1997 British Airways elected to highlight the tails of some of their planes as well as their flight menus with Polish Wycinanki. Read about the story and see some images in the links below:
From: The University of Buffalo
From: The British Airways Museum
All of our Wycinanki are made by well known folk artists from Lowicz, Poland.
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Polish Folk Art Lowicz - Polska Sztuka Ludowa Lowicz Polish Folk Art Lowicz - Polska Sztuka Ludowa Lowicz

by Lech Majewski and Janusz Pulnar

Our Price: $69.95
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"Wycinanki" pronounced Vee-chee-non-kee is the Polish word for 'paper-cut design'.  This is a pad of ten sheets of the authentic Polish Wycinanki paper for artists wishing to create these paper-cut designs. Polish Wycinanki Glossy Paper Extra Large 26" x 18.5"

Each sheet is 26" x 18.5" (66cm x 47cm)

Our Price: $3.95
"Wycinanki" pronounced Vee-chee-non-kee is the Polish word for 'paper-cut design'.  This is a pad of ten sheets of the authentic Polish Wycinanki paper for artists wishing to create these paper-cut designs.  Each sheet is 8" x 11.5" (20cm x 29cm). Polish Wycinanki Paper 10 Pack - Large Semi-Glossy

Large Sheets - 8" x 11.5" (20cm x 29cm)

Our Price: $4.95
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"Wycinanki" pronounced Vee-chee-non-kee is the Polish word for 'paper-cut design'.  This is a pad of eight sheets of the authentic Polish Wycinanki paper for artists wishing to create these paper-cut designs. Polish Wycinanki Paper 10 Pack Large Glossy Size A4

Size is 8.25" x 11.75" (21cm x 30cm) Size A4

Our Price: $4.50
"Wycinanki" pronounced Vee-chee-non-kee is the Polish word for 'paper-cut design'.  This is a pad of eight sheets of the authentic Polish Wycinanki paper for artists wishing to create these paper-cut designs.  Each sheet is 6" x 8" (15cm x 20cm). Polish Wycinanki Paper 8 Sheet Pack - Small Semi-Glossy A5

Small Sheets - 6" x 8" Set of 8 Sheets

Our Price: $2.95
16 in stock!
"Wycinanki" pronounced Vee-chee-non-kee is the Polish word for 'paper-cut design'.  This is a pad of eight sheets of the authentic Polish Wycinanki paper for artists wishing to create these paper-cut designs.  Each sheet is 6" x 8" (15cm x 20cm). Polish Wycinanki Paper Pack - Small Glossy 6" x 8"

Small Sheets - 6" x 8" Set of 8

Our Price: $2.50
Professional Series Scissors Heavy Duty Sewing Razor sharp for effortless cutting, the tempered steel blades are ground on both sides for increased sharpness; longer life and smooth cutting. The comfort handle eases hand fatigue and is designed for right Singer Professional Series Scissors Heavy Duty Sewing 8"

Wycinanki scissor

Our Price: $15.50
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Titanium Nitride, an extremely resilient blade coating provides excellent durability to resist scratches, wear + corrosion. Combined with softtouch, spring-action handles, these are perfect for reducing hand fatigue and for people suffering from arthritis Softouch Spring Action Titanium Nitride Scissors 5"

Wycinanki scissor

Our Price: $19.95
6 in stock!
Simply peel and stick this attractive folk style wallpaper border. The perfect way to Polonize any room in the house. Size 20cm x 250cm - 7.8" x 98.4" (8' 2"). Roll Includes 3 complete sets of Wycinanki flowers.  Packed in a sturdy, clear plastic tube. Wycinanki Self Adhesive Wallpaper Border

Size 20cm x 250cm - 7.8" x 98.4"

Our Price: $16.95
This beautiful kettle is made of high quality enamel steel which is solid and durable. The product has a Soft Touch handle, and a safe whistle, designed for all types of cookers. Wycinanki Slavic Design Enamel Teapot 2.2Liter

Designed In Poland

Our Price: $59.95
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Wycinanki: Polish Papercutting Poster Wycinanki: Polish Papercutting Poster By Crizmac

Beautiful full-color poster

Our Price: $10.00
"Wycinanki" pronounced Vee-chee-non-kee is the Polish word for 'paper-cut design'.  We have found that this origami paper is perfect for making Polish paper cut-outs. This is a pad of 100 sheets (5 each of 20 assorted colors). Each sheet is 6.75" - 17cm s Yasutomo Fold Ems Origami Paper 6.75" Solid Assorted 100pc

20 assorted colors

Our Price: $9.25
Internet Special $7.27
5 in stock!