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 is a traditional Chinese paper cutting piece titled "Chinese Paper Cuts Classics-Chinese Lobster Pieces Atop Garlic Greens 1".

It depicts a lobster and some green garlic leaves, which hold special symbolic meanings in Chinese culture.

Lobster is often seen as a symbol of wealth, prosperity, and good luck in Chinese culture.

Its red shell represents wealth and prosperity, while its fins symbolize strength and agility.

In traditional Chinese culture, lobster is also associated with longevity and health because of its delicious and nutritious meat.

On the other hand, garlic leaves also have an important place in Chinese culture.

They are widely used in cooking and medicine due to their antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and insect-repellent properties.

During the Spring Festival, people hang garlic leaves on their doors to pray for family peace and health.

Moreover, garlic leaves are believed to be a talisman that can drive away evil spirits and bring good luck.

By combining the lobster and garlic leaves, this paper cutting piece conveys the yearning for happiness, prosperity, and health.

It showcases the rich connotations and historical significance of Chinese traditional culture while also bringing a sense of joy and superior living atmosphere to the viewer.

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