Belgium-based designer Tine De Ruysser, who is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at the London School of Art, makes what might just be the world’s most expensive origami. Her accessories collection Banknote Jewelery features intricately-folded currency from different countries that is then linked to create necklaces, bracelets, and other forms of wearable paper art. Click through to peruse some of our favorite pieces.
6 Necklaces from 6 Continents by Tine De Ruysser, 2009 (China, USA, Australia, Europe, South Africa, Argentina)
Necklace Bhutan Ngultrum by Tine De Ruysser, 2009 (46 banknotes of 1 Bhutanese ngultrum)
Bracelet by Tine De Ruysser, 2009 (18 banknotes of 1 Bhutanese ngultrum)
Long Dollar Necklace by Tine De Ruysser, 2009 (32 banknotes of 1 US dollar)
Argentinean Pesos Necklace by Tine De Ruysser, 2009 (18 banknotes of 2 Argentinean pesos)
Linked Bracelet by Tine De Ruysser, 2009 (14 banknotes of 1 US dollar)
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