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:

This artwork is a traditional Chinese paper cut called "Chinese Paper Cuts Classics-Chinese Lobster Pieces Atop Garlic Greens 2".

The artwork showcases the love and respect for lobsters in Chinese culture.

Lobsters hold a special symbolic meaning in Chinese culture, representing wealth, prosperity, and good luck.

In this artwork, lobsters are intricately cut into various shapes such as flowers, leaves, and animals, and then covered with green garlic greens.

This form of paper cutting art is known as "dragon and phoenix presenting each other," which signifies good fortune, happiness, and harmony.

The artwork demonstrates the exquisite craftsmanship and rich imagination found in traditional Chinese culture.

The paper cutting artist skillfully uses scissors and paper to bring the image of the lobster to life while maintaining simplicity and clarity.

This art form not only has ornamental value but also carries people's yearning for a better life and blessings.

Furthermore, this artwork also reflects the diversity and inclusiveness of Chinese culture.

Although lobsters hold a special place in Chinese culture, they can also be used to express other themes or emotions.

Artists can combine lobsters with other elements based on their preferences and creativity to create unique works of art.

In conclusion, the traditional Chinese paper cut artwork "Chinese Paper Cuts Classics-Chinese Lobster Pieces Atop Garlic Greens 2" not only showcases the love and respect for lobsters in Chinese culture but also embodies the exquisite craftsmanship, rich imagination, and diversity found in traditional Chinese culture.

It is an artwork that is appreciated and yearned for by many.

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