paper cutter

Originating in the Orient, the art of paper cutting found its roots in Switzerland, specifically in Pays-d'Enhaut, nestled in the Vaudois Alps.

The artisans perpetuate the tradition by making cutouts that represent scenes of mountain life, such as climbs to the mountain pastures. They use paper, scissors or a cutter, demonstrating remarkable precision and creativity. If once paper cutouts were an integral part of daily life in mountain villages, this art has modernized over time, now offering a wide variety of shapes and styles in contemporary works.