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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Rich Artistic Connotation & Historical Background:

The artwork is a traditional Chinese paper-cutting piece called "Fire Dragon," which showcases a unique artistic style and cultural significance.

The piece features a vivid image of a fire dragon in red, the primary color in Chinese culture.

The fire dragon holds significant symbolism in Chinese culture, representing power, courage, and prosperity.

Through the art of paper-cutting, the artist skillfully brings the image of the fire dragon to life on the paper.

The creation of this artwork can be traced back to ancient China when people used paper-cutting to decorate their homes, celebrate festivals, or seek good fortune.

Paper-cutting has a long history in Chinese art, with various regions having their own unique styles and techniques.

The fire dragon, as one of the common paper-cutting images, reflects people's admiration for fire and their praise for the vitality of life.

This artwork not only has visual beauty but also carries rich cultural connotations and historical significance.

It demonstrates the unique charm of Chinese traditional culture and the artist's exquisite pursuit of detail and technique.

By appreciating this artwork, we can feel the profoundness of Chinese culture and the artist's passion and dedication to traditional art.