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Zipora
Ne’eman,
paper cut artist and teacher, is dedicated to seeing the beautiful craft
of
traditional paper cutting revived and restored. Zipora
studied under the tutelage of her late father-in-law the noted artist,
Ya’akov Ne’eman (who began to do paper cuts
in 1976 at age 70), she wants to expand the knowledge of
paper
cutting and to teach the skill of creating beautiful cuts
to all who want to learn.
Zipora developed a special simple method of teaching.
According to her every one can do it!
Since 2001,
when she retiered from teaching grade school about 8000 people in Israel,
America and
Europe learned with Zipora how to create
traditional paper cuts.
There are many exciting opportunities to be found at this
websitefor learning about this enjoyable craft. Let Zipora introduce you
to the delightful world of paper cutting. Visit Zipora
in Haifa or invite her to your community
in Israel or abroad.
Feel free to browse in the website, communicate, and find
or create together with Zipora
your special
unique paper cut. Special request are more then welcome!
ziporan@gmail.com
Traditional Jewish paper cutting can be traced back to
the 14th century in Spain. Paper cutting was recognized as a
beautiful craft. |
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Within Jewish homes it emerged as an inexpensive and
beautiful way to enhance and celebrate religious tradition, prayer and
holidays. This way of beautifying the commandments and rituals –
hiddur mitzvah - became a cherished practice in Jewish culture and
was popular through the 18thand 19th centuries,
into the early part of the 20th century. Sadly, the creative art of
Jewish papercutting was nearly lost due to the Holocaust and its
aftermath.
A new generation of traditional paper cutters began to
revive the art in nineteen seventies. Among them was Ya’akov
Ne’eman
too.
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