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101 Decorative Paper Products

From Cosmic Origami Artwork to Delicate Paper Party Decor

— March 10, 2013 — Eco
A lot of times, decorative paper products are very environmentally friendly, often made using recycled newspapers, magazines and discarded materials that are repurposed and given new life.

With digital media fast on the rise, paper is becoming a more artistic medium, serving aesthetic rather than functional purposes. Because of it's thin nature, the material is often used to create elaborate artworks and voluminous designs that are light and have a dainty appearance, swaying in the breeze and responding to touch. Some artists defy this quality and use stacks of paper to create sturdy sculptures that they carve into.

Many decorative paper products are possible for anyone to make right in their homes, with plenty of DIY project tutorials and templates available that only require some glue, scissors and a bit of creativity.
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Galactic City Illustrations
Galactic City Illustrations
The New York Moon Does an Outer Space Rendition of the Metropolis
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100
Stratified Sliced Tissue Rolls
Stratified Sliced Tissue Rolls
The Ana Bidart Carved Paper Project is Delicately Decorative
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99
Vibrantly Abstract Paper Portraits
Vibrantly Abstract Paper Portraits
Virtual Horizons by Mowgli Omari Has a Three Dimensional Appeal
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98
Educating Paper-Crafted Posters
Educating Paper-Crafted Posters
The 'El ingenioso Don Quijote de la Mancha' Cover is Educational
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97
Intricate Cash Trees
Intricate Cash Trees
Yuken Teruya 'Green Economy' Series is Elaborate
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96
Playful Paper Portraits
Playful Paper Portraits
Nathalie Boutté Constructs Illustrations by Simply Cutting and Pastin
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95
Perceptively Magnified Leaf Sculptures
Perceptively Magnified Leaf Sculptures
Kaarina Kaikkonen's Space is Built Through Ant Perspective
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94
Musically Crafted Holiday Decor
Musically Crafted Holiday Decor
The Vintage Paper Christmas Tree is an Homage to Spiritual Hymns
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93
Intricate Maze Art
Intricate Maze Art
Japanese Father Spends Seven Years Designing Hyper-Detailed Maze
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92
Storytelling Paper Cityscapes
Storytelling Paper Cityscapes
Beatrice Coron's 'Papercuts' Collection Features Silhouettes
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91
Piled Paper Sculptures
Piled Paper Sculptures
Artist Bianca Chang Carves Paper with a Surgical Knife
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90
Scenic Paper Cutouts
Scenic Paper Cutouts
Jimmy Brunt Creates Artwork with Extreme Detail
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89
Game Fanatic Paper Figurines
Game Fanatic Paper Figurines
George Alexopoulos Crafts Awesome Cartoon Character Desk Buddies
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88
Bookish Giraffe Sculptures
Bookish Giraffe Sculptures
Artist Jean-Michel Rubio Uses Literature to Create 6 Foot Artwork
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87
Suspended Rainbow Decor
Suspended Rainbow Decor
The Spektral Paper Mobile Adds Festive Color to Any Room
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86
Fluttering Butterfly Collages
Fluttering Butterfly Collages
Will and Caro Bring New Life to Their Collaboration
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85
Storyline Shadow Canvases
Storyline Shadow Canvases
Daniel Zeller Creates Beautiful Limbo-Inspired Art with LED Lights
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84
Color-by-Number Lighting
Color-by-Number Lighting
The T 1895 Lamp by Bernardita Marambio is a DIY Project
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83
Blooming Valentine's Suckers
Blooming Valentine's Suckers
These DIY Lollipop Flowers are the Ultimate Last Minute Valentines Gi
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82
Pretty Paper Rainbow Headpieces
Pretty Paper Rainbow Headpieces
The 'Rainbow Fascinator' is a Fun DIY St. Patrick's Day Accessory
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81
Colorful Offcut Avians
Colorful Offcut Avians
The Leather Parrot by Zim and Zou is Seemingly Realistic
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80
Recycled Cardboard Toys
Recycled Cardboard Toys
Paperpod Offers Eco-Friendly Furniture and Playhouses
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79
Illustrated Paper Pavilions
Illustrated Paper Pavilions
The Stockholm Pavilion by Kustaa Saksi and Gert Wingårdh is Decei
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78
Upcycled Paper Bag Bouquets
Upcycled Paper Bag Bouquets
These Creative Roses are Made From Recycled Paper Bags
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77
Perforated Newspaper Artworks
Perforated Newspaper Artworks
Donna Ruff Carves Intricate Artworks from Old Newspapers
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76
Paper-Sculpted Gaming Statues
Paper-Sculpted Gaming Statues
Destro2k Crafts These 3d Video Game Sculptures from Paper
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75
Stained Glass-Inspired Artwork
Stained Glass-Inspired Artwork
Artist Eric Standley Creates Stunningly Intricate Paper Sculptures
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74
Quirky Personified Lunch Bags
Quirky Personified Lunch Bags
The 'Disney Family Fun' Paper Gargoyles Project is Great for Kids
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73
Misplaced Materials Photography
Misplaced Materials Photography
Dan Bradica Constructions Look at Objects That Don't Belong
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72
Dimensional Cutout Installations
Dimensional Cutout Installations
Liz Miller's Paper Design Blurs the Lines Between 2D and 3D
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71
Newspaper Printed Pumpkins
Newspaper Printed Pumpkins
The Decoupage Pumpkin is Great for News Hungry Halloween Lovers
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70
Papercraft Trash Sculptures
Papercraft Trash Sculptures
Carly Fischer Recreates Common Garbage to Litter Gallery Floors With
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69
Pixelated Overcast Installations
Pixelated Overcast Installations
The Cloudy House by Tomas Saraceno Both Reveals and Obscures
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68
Cement-Mounted Sea Creatures
Cement-Mounted Sea Creatures
The Monsta Flipper Installation Introduces Aquatic Street Art
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67
Contrasted Cartoon Collages
Contrasted Cartoon Collages
The Eiko Ojala Illustrations are Made Using Paper Cutouts
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66
Illusory Origami Illuminators
Illusory Origami Illuminators
Pop Up Lighting Expresses its Inner Animal Once Switched On
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65
Paper Cut Psychedelic Sculptures
Paper Cut Psychedelic Sculptures
Artist Francesca Pastine Mesmerizes with Cut Paper Sculptures
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64
Handheld Heirloom Decor
Handheld Heirloom Decor
The Eight Emperors Collection Offer a Sense of Wonder
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63
Crinkled Paper Taxidermy
Crinkled Paper Taxidermy
These Ivar Theorin Animal Busts are Intricately Constructed
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62
Intricate Geometric Paper Sculptures
Intricate Geometric Paper Sculptures
The Matthew Shlian Creations are Incredibly Surreal
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61
Intricate Paper Graffiti
Intricate Paper Graffiti
The Street Artist Rubbish Uses Other People's Garbage to Make Fine Art
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60
Crumpled Papercraft Captures
Crumpled Papercraft Captures
Origamis by Marc Fichou is Superimposed on Folded Paper
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59
Sprawling Tabloid Exhibits
Sprawling Tabloid Exhibits
The Yun-Woo Choi Newspaper Sculptures Are Made with Paper
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58
Dapper Novel Accessories
Dapper Novel Accessories
The Original Paperback Bow Tie is for the Perfect Gentleman
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57
Rainbow Graffiti Papercraft
Rainbow Graffiti Papercraft
The New Mademoiselle Maurice Urban Origami Installations are Crafty
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56
Pinched Pitcher Vases
Pinched Pitcher Vases
The Tyvek Vase is a Lovely Sculptural Item Intended as a Temporary Wrapper
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55
Delicately Detailed Paper Art
Delicately Detailed Paper Art
These Paper-Made Creations by Karen Bit Vejle Resemble Lace Patterns
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54
Iconic Painting Papercrafts
Iconic Painting Papercrafts
Andrea Russo Has Recreated The Great Wave off Kanagawa
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53
Paper Cut-Out Graffiti
Paper Cut-Out Graffiti
The Miriam Londono Artwork Layers Paper Words to Create Textiles
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52
Comprehensive Cardboard Cities
Comprehensive Cardboard Cities
The Country Cardboardia is Ever-Expanding and Completely Crafty
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51
Origami Inspired Wall Hangers
Origami Inspired Wall Hangers
The Fly Clothing Hook by Elisa Honkanen Has a Kid-Friendly Concept
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50
Stacked Literature Installations
Stacked Literature Installations
The Biografias VI by Alicia Martín Sculpture Embraces Knowle
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49
Folded Animal Illuminators
Folded Animal Illuminators
These Paper Lamps Are Adorably Shaped and Ready to Light Up a Room
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48
Cascading Kinder Chandeliers
Cascading Kinder Chandeliers
The Jenna Bee Paper Creations Collection is Vibrantly Modern
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47
DIY Cartoon Wall Treatments
DIY Cartoon Wall Treatments
Create your Own Color Scheme with Burgerdoodle Color-In Wallpaper
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46
Kaleidoscopic Paper Art
Kaleidoscopic Paper Art
To the Power Of by Jen Stark is Full of Colorful Portals
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45
Paper-Mache Movie Scenes
Paper-Mache Movie Scenes
The Rodolfo Moraga 'The Role Of Pinatas' Series Presents Famous Flicks
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44
Simple DIY Skeletal Decor
Simple DIY Skeletal Decor
Build the Papercraft Skeleton for a Fun Halloween Activity
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43
Toilet Paper Artwork
Toilet Paper Artwork
Artist Sakir Gokcebag Makes Stunning Designs from Paper Roll
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42
Avocado Crate Lighting
Avocado Crate Lighting
The Recycled Pendant Lamps by Kelly Caruso is Full of Rustic Texture
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41
Origami Swarm Installations
Origami Swarm Installations
Together We Are Greater by Jacqui Symons is Like a School of Fish
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40
Storybook-Like Lamps
Storybook-Like Lamps
The Pop-Up Light by Well Well Designers is Made for Corners
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39
Planetary Origami Gardens
Planetary Origami Gardens
The Geographia Globe Art Installation is Like a Giant Chandelier
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38
Fragile Melancholic Damsel Depictions
Fragile Melancholic Damsel Depictions
Loui Jover Illustrates Despondent Females on Vintage Books
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37
Sustainable Holographic Sculptures
Sustainable Holographic Sculptures
The Kustaa Saksi Paper Installation Plays With Perception
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36
Upcycled Explorer Lights
Upcycled Explorer Lights
The Egg of Columbus Turns Paper Pulp into Contemporary Lighting Fixtures
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35
Paper Plumage Garments
Paper Plumage Garments
The Paper Wedding Dress by Dana Jasinkevica and Dita Enikova is Elaborate
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34
Pixalated Magazine Sculptures
Pixalated Magazine Sculptures
The Yun-Woo Choi Art Pieces are Phenomenal 3D Installations
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33
Crystalline Floor Lighting
Crystalline Floor Lighting
The Luksfera Lamp by TO DO Product Design Has an Organic Form
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32
Butterfly-Bombed Street Art
Butterfly-Bombed Street Art
Tasha Lewis Butterfly Installations Swarm Indianapolis
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31
Snow Cone Party Decorations
Snow Cone Party Decorations
The ‘Creature Comforts’ Garland is Incredibly Surreal
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30
3D Narrative Paper Scenes
3D Narrative Paper Scenes
The Jodi Harvey-Brown Book Sculptures are Thrillingly Adventurous
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29
DIY Zen Gardens
DIY Zen Gardens
The Cardboard Bonsai Tree Helps You Stay Calm and Focused
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28
Planted Paper Lanterns
Planted Paper Lanterns
The Hanji Flora Lamps Combine Nature with Lighting
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27
Floral Wrapping Paper Lighting
Floral Wrapping Paper Lighting
The DIY Christmas Fairy Lights Recycle Your Scraps of Holiday Wrap
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26
Overlapping Origami Stars
Overlapping Origami Stars
Byriah Loper Origami Art is Modular and Colorful
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25
Cosmic Origami Artwork
Cosmic Origami Artwork
Joanie Lemercier Projects Light Effects on 3D Origami Art
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24
Hyper-Real Paper Bird Sculptures
Hyper-Real Paper Bird Sculptures
Fly Away with the Diana Beltran Herrera Birds Made of Paper (UPDA
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23
Animal Lampshade Kits
Animal Lampshade Kits
These DIY Paper Lanterns Feature Cool Illuminated Critters
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22
Toilet Paper Trees
Toilet Paper Trees
The TP Tree Blooms in Your Bathroom
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21
Anime Papercraft Scenes
Anime Papercraft Scenes
Paperchild by Lowra Depicts 2D Characters Interacting in a 3D World
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20
Playful Paper Animal Kits
Playful Paper Animal Kits
Unleash the Kid Inside with the Brave Paper Face Paper Toy Kits
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19
DIY Umbrella Wreaths
DIY Umbrella Wreaths
This Tropical Drink Accessory Decor by Family Chic is Unorthodox
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18
Toilet Paper Wall Installations
Toilet Paper Wall Installations
Sakir Gokcebag Creates Stunning Art Made from Bathroom Tissues
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17
Paper Garden Installations
Paper Garden Installations
Ocean of Flowers by Li Hongbo is Inspired by Chinese Festival Decor
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16
Foldable Avante-Garde Lighting
Foldable Avante-Garde Lighting
The Pop-Up Corner Light Unfolds into a Fully Functional Lamp
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15
Cootie Catcher Cartons
Cootie Catcher Cartons
Tea Smile Packaging is Playfully Assembled Origami-Style
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14
Expandable Slinky Art
Expandable Slinky Art
The Li Hongbo Accordion-like Sculptures are Made Entirely with Paper
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13
Patterned Paper Necklaces
Patterned Paper Necklaces
The Logical Art 'Air Tattoos' are Delicate and Stylish
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12
DIY Accessory Snowflake Ornaments
DIY Accessory Snowflake Ornaments
Mitten Christmas Tree Decorations are Made from Paper
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11
Undulating Ceiling Installations
Undulating Ceiling Installations
Paper Chandeliers by Cristina Parreno Architecture is Spectacular
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10
Collapsible Papercraft Lighting
Collapsible Papercraft Lighting
Jiangmei Wu's Origami Light Fixtures Burst with Luminescent Rays
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9
3D Geometric Mosaics
3D Geometric Mosaics
Artist Kota Hiratsuka Creates Dizzying Pieces
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8
Moving Origami Mosaics
Moving Origami Mosaics
Kota Hiratsuka Crafts Colorful Geometric Origami Art
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7
Paper Iceberg Installations
Paper Iceberg Installations
What Lies Beneath by Gabby O'Connor Embodies the Essence of Antarctica
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6
DIY Origami Ornaments
DIY Origami Ornaments
The Minieco Paper Templates Make for Easy DIY Decor
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5
Folding Paper Furniture
Folding Paper Furniture
The Lightweight Paper Table That Folds Away Like Origami
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4
DIY Love Stationary
DIY Love Stationary
The Woven Heart Card is a Crafty Handmade Valentine Card
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3
DIY Paper Cup Lights
DIY Paper Cup Lights
This Totally Love It Garland is Cost-Effective and Chic
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2
Delicate Paper Party Decor
Delicate Paper Party Decor
These New Year’s Garlands Add an Elegant Touch to Festive Decorat
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1
DIY Love Origami
DIY Love Origami
Create 3D Valentine Hearts for That Special Someone
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