This is an example of Quilling, also known as paper filigree. The cup, saucer, and spoon shown here are made by cutting and curling narrow strips of paper then gluing them to assemble each piece. Quilling was originally used to decorate religious objects as far back as the 15 th Century. Contemporary Quilling lends its beauty to an even wider variety of applications, i.e. wedding invitations, birth announcements and much more!