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 titled "Chinese Paper Cuts Classics-Water Dragon," and it showcases the essence of traditional Chinese paper cutting art.

The water dragon is a symbol in Chinese culture, representing good fortune, prosperity, and happiness.

By using paper cutting techniques to depict the image of the water dragon, the artist not only demonstrates their skill and creativity but also carries on the spirit of Chinese culture.

The water dragon in this artwork is vivid and lifelike, with bright colors that evoke a sense of joy and comfort.

It is not just a piece of art but also a tribute and continuation of Chinese traditional culture.

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