Craft:100% handicraft

Origin:Beijing


Chinese Paper Cuts also called Scissor-cuts, it is a kind of folk artwork with rich local flavor popularizing in numerous people. Chinese Paper cuts was come out during the period of Nanbeichao Dynasty.

Colorful paper cut by scissors is often used as decoration and forms various artistic styles because of different purposes, such as for window decoration, basket decoration, present decoration and designs. Among them paper-cut for window decoration is the most popular. So paper-cut is also called Window Grille. Basket decoration is hanging decoration for festivals. Present decoration is to add color for the present and exaggerate living atmosphere and encourage the people's emotions.

Paper-cut designs are to design the models for folk needlework. Most of them are red and some are colorful. Folk scissor-cut is gentle, lovely and vivid with bright color. Cut skills are powerful and smooth. The line is easy. Its subject often comes from the folk and is good decoration.

Rich Artistic Connotation & Historical Background:

The artwork "Chinese Paper Cuts Classics-Celebrating Happy New Year" is a masterpiece of Chinese paper cutting art.

It showcases the celebration and blessings for the New Year in traditional Chinese culture.

Paper cutting is an ancient form of folk art in China, where intricate designs are created through cutting, pasting, and carving techniques.

In this artwork, the red background symbolizes joy and good fortune, while the paper cut figures represent happiness and reunion.

Each paper cut pattern is handmade, with meticulous design and carving details that demonstrate the superb craftsmanship and unique charm of traditional Chinese art.

This artwork not only has aesthetic value but also carries the people's best wishes and expectations for the New Year.

It allows us to appreciate the profound cultural heritage and rich connotations of traditional Chinese culture, inspiring our pursuit of a better life.

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