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 beautiful red paper-cut butterfly, showcasing the unique charm of traditional Chinese art.

With exquisite craftsmanship and rich imagination, the butterfly, a natural element, is vividly portrayed as if it could take flight at any moment.

This paper-cutting art originated from ancient times and has become an important part of Chinese culture after centuries of development.

In this piece, we can see various shapes and sizes of butterflies, some dancing gracefully, some resting on flowers, and others hovering in the air.

These butterflies are skillfully cut into various shapes such as wings, antennae, and tails, making the entire picture full of vitality and energy.

The red background provides a bright and vibrant environment for these butterflies, making them even more eye-catching.

Moreover, this work also carries certain symbolic meanings.

In Chinese culture, butterflies are generally considered to be symbols of good luck and beauty, representing happiness, freedom, and prosperity.

Therefore, this red paper-cut butterfly may imply good wishes and hopes.

Overall, this red paper-cut butterfly is a work full of artistic charm, showcasing the exquisite skills and rich connotations of traditional Chinese art.

By appreciating and studying such artworks, we can better understand the broad and profound Chinese culture and its unique charm.

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