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:

In the picture, we can see a traditional Chinese paper-cut artwork named "Dragon King".

It is a piece of art that showcases an ancient and exquisite form of art.

The artwork is predominantly red and black in color, depicting a giant dragon made up of many small parts, each meticulously cut and pasted together.

The dragon's head, eyes, nose, and mouth are all intricately detailed, showcasing the artist's attention to detail and skillful craftsmanship.

The artwork represents an important element of traditional Chinese culture - the dragon.

In Chinese culture, the dragon is considered a symbol of good luck, representing power, nobility, and fortune.

Therefore, this paper-cut artwork may be used as a decorative item or gift to express blessings and respect for the recipient.

Apart from its artistic value, this artwork also has historical significance.

Paper-cutting, as a traditional handicraft form, dates back to several thousand years ago during the Han Dynasty in China.

By preserving and inheriting this ancient art form, we can gain insight into the richness and diversity of Chinese culture.

In conclusion, the traditional Chinese paper-cut artwork "Dragon King" not only showcases the artist's talent and skill but also represents an important element and historical significance of Chinese culture.

It is a piece of art worth appreciating and collecting.

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