Information about Chinese paper cutting
Nowadays, paper cutting is more used for decoration. Paper cutting can be used to decorate walls, doors and windows, rooms, columns, mirrors, lamps and lanterns, etc., and can also be used as a decoration for gifts. Even paper cuts can be used as gifts for others. People used to use paper cutting as a model of embroidery and painting.
In the past, people often make different patterns of paper like figures and burning, and buried with the deceased or funeral, the customs in China sometimes can still see the outside. Generally the art of symbolism, is also part of the ceremony; in addition to paper-cut is also used for ornaments with offerings of the worship gods and ancestors.
Paper cutting is one of the most popular folk art in China. According to archaeology, its history can be traced back to the year sixth Century, but it is believed that it actually started several hundred years earlier than this. Paper cutting is often used in religious ceremonies, decorations and plastic arts.
It is generally popular because of its easy availability, low cost, good effect and wide range of adaptation. It is also suitable for the leisure production of rural women. It can not only be used as a practical tool, but also beautify life. Paper cuts can be seen all over the country, and even different styles and schools have been formed. Paper cutting is not only the aesthetic interest of the masses, and include a deep psychological ethnic society, is one of the most unique folk art China, worthy of particular features of its shape...
