Quantity:12

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 set of Chinese paper cuts called "Chinese Paper Cuts Classics-The Animals of Chinese Birth Year_12 pieces set_1", which showcases the paper cutting works of twelve animals.

These paper cutting works present the unique understanding and symbolic meanings of the zodiac animals in traditional Chinese culture with exquisite craftsmanship and rich colors.

The animals included in these paper cutting works are dragon, snake, rooster, dog, pig, mouse, ox, tiger, rabbit, monkey, and sheep.

Each animal has its own unique image and meaning, representing different qualities and characteristics.

For example, the dragon is usually regarded as a symbol of good luck, representing power and nobility; while the snake symbolizes wisdom and mystery.

The rooster represents diligence and happiness, the dog symbolizes loyalty and friendliness.

The pig symbolizes wealth and prosperity, while the mouse symbolizes intelligence and agility.

The ox symbolizes strength and endurance, while the tiger symbolizes courage and majesty.

The rabbit symbolizes gentleness and kindness, while the monkey symbolizes cleverness and wit.

The sheep symbolizes peace and purity.

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

They reflect the Chinese people's understanding and respect for all things in nature, as well as their expectations and blessings for life and society.

By appreciating these paper cutting works, we can better understand the essence and charm of traditional Chinese culture.

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