Craft:100% handicraft

Origin:Beijing

A perfect gift for the wedding.

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-Xi Many Happy Events" showcases the charm of traditional Chinese paper cutting art.

This ancient folk art form involves cutting, carving, and folding paper to create various patterns and shapes.

With a history dating back to the Han Dynasty, paper cutting often features auspicious symbols like the Chinese character for "fortune," magpies, and butterflies, representing people's wishes for a better life.

In this piece, we can see a beautiful paper cut artwork with many red flowers and butterflies.

These flowers and butterflies are meticulously cut out with scissors, forming a lovely pattern.

The entire artwork is full of vitality and joy, giving viewers a pleasant feeling.

The paper cutting art displayed in this artwork is an essential part of China's traditional culture, carrying rich historical significance and cultural connotations.

By appreciating and learning paper cutting art, we can gain a deeper understanding of the essence of Chinese traditional culture and feel the unique charm of the Chinese nation.

At the same time, paper cutting art is also a fascinating handicraft activity that allows people to find moments of tranquility and pleasure in their busy lives.

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