Iron Bannister Cutout
The art of cutting paper has been around for many centuries in places like China, Mexico, Poland and Japan. In Mexico decorative cut out flags grace festivities and special occasions adding color and party punch. I spied the decorative city scape above at the entrance to the Embarcadero underground in San Francisco, California. I just love the idea of taking an art usually reserved for paper and crafting it in a durable material like the metal cutouts shown here. This Bannister was inspired by the art of Mexican Paper Picado and is a reflection of the areas ethnic background.
Bannister close ups
Here are some examples of traditional Mexican paper cutout flags.
I found this cool idea on the HGTV site. What a clever way to dress a window with paper cutouts. If you use a thicker paper you can create a long lasting, low maintenance product.
The paper version is just as nice as the lace curtain below and provides the same light shedding effect.
This window treatment is simple, inexpensive and attractive; three winning qualities in decorating and design.
Decorative Polish Paper Putout
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