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Baroque Paper Wigs: Historical hair pieces made entirely from paper

When one considers the delicate nature of paper, one doesn't assume that the medium could ever be used to create extravagant Baroque wigs, but that is exactly what Russian artist Asya Kozina has achieved with her latest series.

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Woman in profile wearing an elaborate white paper Baroque wig with decorative flowers, paired with a white off-shoulder dress against a grey background

Although not exactly practical, Asya couldn't help but craft the paper hair pieces, feeling that the material only helps to highlight the main form of a wig, rather than drawing our focus to any unnecessary detail. Speaking of her paper creations, she said: "This is art for art's sake – aesthetics for aesthetics with no practical sense. But they are beautiful."

Based in Saint Petersburg, Asya is fascinated by the costumes, accessories and characteristics of many historical period, and enjoys recreating them using only paper and her trusty craft knife and cutting board. As a result, you can expect more than just Baroque wigs on her portfolio; she also crafts full dresses,capes, coats and incredible head pieces – showing us just how versatile and capable paper can really be.

Discover more of her beautiful paper-cut work on Behance. Or you can follow her latest updates via Facebook where she is currently showing us a sneak peek of a huge Baroque wig that includes a ship.

Young person wearing an elaborate white paper Baroque wig adorned with paper flowers and curled side pieces, dressed in white period costume and holding a red apple
Profile of a woman wearing an elaborate white paper Baroque wig with intricate folds, flowers and ship details stacked atop her head
Artist lying on black and white floor wearing an elaborate white paper Baroque wig and black outfit surrounded by white fabric
Woman in profile wearing an elaborate white paper Baroque wig topped with a miniature sailing ship, adorned with feathered details and flowers, against a dark background
Two people wearing elaborate white paper Baroque wigs with feathered and sculptural details, facing each other against a dark background with window reflections
Five figures wearing elaborate white paper Baroque wigs and period costume, posed in front of draped fabric against a light background
Model wearing an elaborate white paper wig and ornate lace collar, created by artist Asya Kozina from intricately cut paper
Black and white profile portrait of a woman wearing an elaborate paper Baroque wig adorned with flowers and ornamental paper wings extending from her shoulders
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