{"product_id":"making-mobiles-create-beautiful-polish-pajaki-from-natural-materials-hardcover","title":"Making Mobiles: Create Beautiful Polish Pajaki from Natural Materials - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKarolina Merska\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuspended 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo hang your mobiles high and proud; combining history, heritage, time-honoured techniques and bright modern designs, you'll fall in love with making mobiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally from Poland, Karolina Merska moved to the UK in 2007 shortly after obtaining an MA in History of Art at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. Inspired by Polish folk art, she started making Pajaki chandeliers in 2015. Her work has been celebrated internationally and publicised by Channel 4, \u003cem\u003eThe World of Interiors\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHouse and Garden\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eElle Decoration\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eElle Deco Italia\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Telegraph\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTime Out\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHarper's Bazaar\u003c\/em\u003e and many more. Exhibitions featuring Karolina's work include the London Design Festival 2016, 2017, Ace Hotel London 2016, Brussels Design September 2017 and Copenhagen 2017. Karolina loves sharing her knowledge and teaches pajaki workshops in her studio in East London and around the world. A short film about her work can be found here: https: \/\/vimeo.com\/180807251\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.8 x 7.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 11, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768875024672,"sku":"9781911641636","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c0b95b1e654418a0b1d450943473e1a4.webp?v=1780339485","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/making-mobiles-create-beautiful-polish-pajaki-from-natural-materials-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}