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.

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This artwork, titled "Chinese Paper Cuts Classics-Chinese Lobster Pieces Atop Garlic Greens," showcases the essence of traditional Chinese paper cutting art.

This art form originated in the Han Dynasty and has developed over a thousand years to form a unique style and skill set.

Artists use scissors to cut paper into various shapes such as dragons, phoenixes, flowers, and birds, and then attach them to green plants to create a vivid and lively visual effect.

These paper cutting works not only have ornamental value but also contain rich cultural connotations and historical significance.

They represent the Chinese people's yearning for and pursuit of a better life, as well as the unique charm of Chinese traditional culture.

By appreciating these paper cutting works, we can feel the profoundness and unique charm of Chinese culture, draw inspiration and enlightenment from them, and add beauty and joy to our lives.

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