Craft:100% handicraft

Origin:Beijing

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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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The artwork titled "Chinese Paper Cuts-Attracting Money Dogs" showcases the traditional Chinese art of paper cutting.

This art form has its roots in ancient times and involves cutting paper to create various shapes and patterns.

In Chinese culture, dogs are considered a symbol of good fortune, which is why they often appear in paper cutting art.

The dogs in this piece are depicted in vivid detail, with their mouths open as if displaying their wealth.

The overall atmosphere of the artwork is one of joy and prosperity, giving viewers a glimpse into the charm of Chinese traditional culture.

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