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Reliquary in paperolele* dedicated to S. Blandus (Blandine), S. Aeliodore (Héliodore) and S. Félix, from the 19th century.
This reliquary is in good general condition, in its original state. The box is embroidered.
Note: some tears on the outside of the box, wear and tear, see photos.
Craft technique which consists of rolling up narrow strips of paper to create various shapes and ornamental patterns. Quilling is a very old technique that was used in the Middle Ages, in poor churches, to imitate gold or silver filigree decorations. The creations were often reliquaries called paperolle reliquary. Paperolle is a term derived from paper. It designates not only the technique, but also the production on paper. The name rolled papers is sometimes used as a synonym.
