Dating back to the Middle Ages, the artistic expression of paper cutting was an inexpensive way for a Jewish artist to bring creative expression to his/her faith.  Requiring only scraps of paper, a pen knife and a line of text,  papercutting soon became a means of sacred and devotional communication that began to play a pivotal role in Jewish tradition. 

Papercutting is now considered an increasingly popular Jewish folk art and can be found anywhere in Jewish surroundings; from outside in the Sukkah, to inside the bedroom, to the east wall of the synagogue.

All of Karla's work is done by hand using only the technology of a magnifying lamp.  No laser-cutting or computer reproduction is used (we're still trying to figure out the digital camera!)

Click on image to go to the Papercut Gallery.