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Chinese Paper Cutting Art
Chinese paper cutting is a folk art with close to 2000 years of
history. Below are some amazing samples of great craftsmanship; most of
the graphics are symbols of luck and prosperity, animals & pets, as
well as reflections of daily folk lives…
The oldest surviving paper cut was
originated from the 6th century, but it’s commonly believed that it
started as a hobby among nobles in the Han Dynasty when paper was first
invented in 105 AD.
The art evolved into a folk culture over the centuries as paper
became more accessible; with works often used to decorate homes and for
ritual purposes.
The art remains popular, particularly in the rural areas. There’s a
new found interest for paper cutting in the past two decades as the
Chinese began to realise how precious this cultural heritage is, and
the art is gradually becoming a popular culture in China these days.
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