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17th September 2025

Many countries have a folk tradition of paper cutting, including Switzerland where it is known as Scherenschnitt. It has been practiced there for at least five centuries, and is still popular. One of the best-known exponents is Hans-Jürgen Glatz who creates inventive and intricate paper art using a tiny pair of scissors. His pieces often feature local scenes, domestic life, and many Swiss cows as in 'Heimelig'. He also runs a hotel-restaurant with displays from his extensive historical collection, and it has become something of a destination for paper artists. 

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