Laowai

A what??? A pajaki – it’s a traditional Polish Christmas craft – a paper chandelier. The Design Sponge blog has a nice explanation of the history of pajaki. I had been seeing them on Pinterest and I wanted to make one for Claire. They are all about more is more and I find them so beautiful in a young, exuberant kind of way. I thought it would be perfect hanging in Claire’s room. I used some fly-tying stuff like bright fluffy yarns and shiny lures from my dad’s stash. So it has a little sentimental value too.

Here it is as I made it. I don’t remember when I’ve had so much fun making a craft (and I have fun making crafts!).

I started with two big metal rings that I wrapped in fabric. Then the process of adding and adding layer upon layer was so fun.

Here it is finished. I’ll take some photos with a plain wall behind after we hang it in Claire’s room.

Anyone want to make one with me when I come to the US? Did I mention it’s super fun?