"I have an indoor garden in my home and that inspires me to steer towards green themes for my paper-cutting projects, " says Nadrah. Photos: Nadrah Radzi
Homemaker Nadrah Radzi has two children with special needs – her eldest son Mikail Sya’rawi, nine, is diagnosed with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and her six-year-old daughter Haniin Uraifi has dyslexia.
Nadrah always has her hands full, seeing to her kids’ homeschooling activities, medical appointments, therapy sessions and dealing with Mikail’s meltdowns.
A cut above the rest
"I have an indoor garden in my home and that inspires me to steer towards green themes for my paper-cutting projects, " says Nadrah. Photos: Nadrah Radzi
Intricately paper-cut miniature planted pots require patience and time.
Nadrah hopes that by getting Mikail to use the tools for paper-cutting his motor skills will improve.
The real deal: Yes, lots of effort and fine precision went into cutting the paper version of monstera friedrichsthalii.
To keep her children occupied during the lockdown, Nadrah is teaching Mikail and Haniin the art of paper-cutting.
Nadrah turns to paper-cutting as a stress reliever.
Paper-cutting is a meticulous craft, and at times crafters accidentally cut larger incisions that can ruin or derail a project.
