Polish Wycinanki Designs (International Design Library) [Paperback]

Frances Drwal (Author)

Book Description

Series: International Design Library | Publication Date: September 1984

Charming designs of Polish paper-cutters, including the leluja, woodland, gwiazdy, ribbon, medallion and symmetric patterns.

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Francis Drwal

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Stemmer House Pub; 1st edition (September 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880450584
• ISBN-13: 978-0880450584
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #663,726 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Polish Folk Art, October 25, 2001

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This review is from: Polish Wycinanki Designs (International Design Library) (Paperback)

It was this wonderful book by Frances Drwal that truly brought this art form to life for me. These papercuts, some white on black and some black on white, are wonderfully done.

I happened across this litle gem just before publishing my novel PUSH NOT THE RIVER Push Not the Riverand immediately decided I had to use a few in the book. Ms. Drwal was more than willing for me to choose a number of her little masterpieces, thus greatly enhancing a story based on the actual diary of a Polish countess in the 1790s.

For this tiny investment, you'll reap a treasure of art in these painstakingly and perfectly done wycinanki designs!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very good idea for a book - but some errors found, April 3, 2007

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This review is from: Polish Wycinanki Designs (International Design Library) (Paperback)

I was also a bit disapponted by this book. It has a beautiful front cover and also quite interesting, although a bit short introduction by Frances Drwal. The introduction talks about the history of Polish paper cuts (wycinanki) and the regional differences. It also explains the most popular types of paper-cuts.
The patterns inside are interesting although black and white. But the real problem is to find a right design according to the list. The list groups the patterns according to the design type. The pages of the book do not have numbers although the list has the numbers. Moreover, the design numbers according to the list do not match the presented design in any way we will try to count the designs. Some designs are missing from the list, some are listed twice as two different pattern designs - the majority are just misplaced - and it is all quite chaotic since as I mentioned earlier - there is no any numbering at all!

I still think the book is worth to buy but I wish the author and the publisher would number the pages or the design and improve the listing.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Love This Book!, September 1, 2005

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This review is from: Polish Wycinanki Designs (International Design Library) (Paperback)

This was the first book I bought on paper cutting and I'm so happy I did. The patterns and designs are outstanding!
If you only own one paper cutting book, please let it be this one! First I traced the patterns,then I cut out 9 different patterns from this book. I'm now enjoying them on my backdoor window. Put your cut-outs in plastic page protecters and tape them up. I used plain, old construction paper for mine and they are beautiful!