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In this practical book, learn how to make beautiful, folk mobiles – also known as ‘pajaki’ – to decorate your home or event space in show-stopping style.
Suspended from the ceiling comes a colourful cascade of cut-outs, pompoms and paper flowers. These richly ornamented chandeliers have caught the attention of interior and design shows across the world and, in her first book, Polish artist Karolina Merska demonstrates everything you need to know to master making these beautiful mobiles. From the traditional to the contemporary, there are 15 projects for every interior and skill level with step-by-step instructions throughout.
Let your imagination run wild, as Karolina shows you how you can make striking pajaki with simple materials including rye or paper straws, yarn and even fresh flowers. The practical section of the book helps you to master the building blocks of pajaki – from intricate paper flowers and geometric decorations to delicate ‘kalinka’, ‘hedgehog’ and ‘tube’ pompoms – before showing you how to recreate Karolina’s beautiful designs. You’ll be guided throughout by straightforward instructions and the projects intensify in skill level and complexity as your confidence grows. Start by constructing a small beginner’s mobile or mini Christmas decorations, then try your hand at more detailed projects including a fresh flower mobile that’s perfect for weddings, a geometric pajak that any interior designer would covet, and a giant pajak with serious wow-factor.
So hang your mobiles high and proud; combining history, heritage, time-honoured techniques and bright modern designs, you’ll fall in love with making mobiles.
Publisher : Pavilion Books (May 11, 2021)
Language : English
Hardcover : 192 pages
ISBN-10 : 1911641638
ISBN-13 : 978-1911641636
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 7.68 x 0.88 x 9.94 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book’s mobile projects beautiful, with one describing them as breathtaking. Moreover, the instructions are clear, with one customer noting the detailed explanations of materials.
JJ –
A beautiful book!
I saw this at the library when it first came out; at a glance the projects looked so lovely I felt they would be too difficult. Well I finally gave in and bought a copy this week and it’s just beautiful –so organized with clear explanations of all the materials. Going to start with the first project and move from there. I genuinely love all the mobiles too which is unusual! Thank you for writing this book about pajaki.
Lisa Jayne –
Gorgeous Book
This book is both beautiful and useful. Clear instructions for projects and a whole lotta eye candy. It’s going on my coffee table and in my studio!
Ginna –
Beautiful book with very clear instructions
This book is so wonderful! The instructions for the pom poms alone are worth it. The mobile patterns are lovely, the stories that go with them are lovely. I was impressed with this well written book.
Birgitte thomsen –
Really wonderful book.
I must say, I am impressed!These mobiles are just breathtaking.Thanks to the artist who wrote this wonderful book, for sharing this beautiful tradition.
Teresa Shaddix –
Beautiful book
Beautiful book. Illustrated very well. I plan on making several different ones as gifts and a couple for myself!
No one –
Beautiful book
Beautifully done
Lizzalen –
Calidez polaca
Es hermoso, lo he estado esperando desde 2020, entiendo que la pandemia atrasó todo. Le compré uno a una amiga. Espero poder realizar algo pronto.
Raymond –
Instructional and informative
Well worth the time to read and practice the amazing pająki.
Josefina F. –
Tydliga bilder och utförlig text. Inspirerande och vackra projekt.
Melo –
Beautifully presented and inspiring!
Agata –
Great source of information
Eva F –
A lovely guide to creating beautiful Polish mobiles. The illustrations are inspiring and instructions wonderfully clear to follow.
Rafael Nolêto –
Livro referência a todos que pesquisam ou trabalham com folk art, em especial com a arte folclórica polonesa. Neste livro, a autora explica um pouco sobre os Pajaki (Lustres poloneses de papel e materiais naturais) e dá instruções detalhadas para a criação de diversas peças. O livro é ilustrado com fotografias e desenhos, sendo inspirador para a criação de novas peças. Capa dura, colorido e com ótimo conteúdo.