Pajaki (pah-yonk-ee) are traditional Polish chandeliers made from rye straw and paper. Their history dates back to the mid-18th century. Made by country women as decorations for their homes especially for Christmas, Easter, as well as for weddings and christenings. Suspended from a ceiling in a main room, amongst colourful paper cut-outs, paintings and paper flowers they became a popular decoration in polish village houses.
They were a symbol of harvest and happiness in New Year.
Today the tradition is practised less and less. Karolina keeps pajaki tradition alive.
PAJAKI WORKSHOPS
MAKING MOBILES. CREATE BEAUTIFUL POLISH PAJAKI FROM NATURAL MATERIALS
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.
PAJAKI KIT LAUNCHING SOON
YOUR PAJAKI COLLECTION STATIONERY
“Your Pajaki Collection” in collaboration with an illustrator Love from Lexi is a celebration of pajaki craft.
