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Chine paper-cuttings
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Paper-cutting is one of the most popular decorative Chine handicrafts.It is popular for its low cost and artistry.Rural women often make paper-cuttings in their spare time when farming is not busy. Folk paper-cutting conveys the content and nature of traditional culture with its own particular language.The history of paper-cutting can be dated back to the6th century.From the7th to13th century,paper-cutting became popular especially during Chine festivals.The art spread to the rest of the world in the14th century.agatha
On the one hand,in rural areas,paper-cutting is traditionally a handicraft for women.In the past, every girl was suppod to master it and brides were often judged by their skills.Professional papercutting artists are,on the other hand,usually males who earned guaranteed incomes by working in workshops.
hongwuPaper-cuttings were mainly ud in regional rituals,decorations and styling.Today,papercuttings are us
ed as decorations,and they are usually made with red paper,which is the most popular and propitious（吉祥的）color in Chine culture.They can be ud to decorate walls,windows,doors, pillars,mirrors,lamps and lanterns,and they themlves can also be given as gifts.Paper-cuttings were also ud to rve as the mould（模具）pattern for making embroideries（朿卩绣）and spray paintings.
Paper-cuttings are popular becau of their expression of wishes and hopes.In ancient times, limited territory,restricted culture together with the occurrence of natural disasters made people desire for a happier living.Wishes for wealth,health and longevity are conveyed through paper-cuttings.For example,during the Chine New Year,the character#Fu（福,blessing）"is pasted upside down on the door to express people"s wish for the coming of"Fu".At a wedding ceremony,a red paper-cutting with the character"Xi（4,double happiness）"is a traditional and esntial decoration,while patterns of dolls,gourds（葫芦）or lotus（莲花）symbolize wishes for children.At a birthday party of an old person,paper-cuttings with the character"Shou（寿，longevity）"are often en.respectable>vcl
It is easy to learn how to make paper-cuttings,and required tools are simply a piece of paper and a knife or a pair of scissors.But to master this art is not easy at all becau it requires much effort, practice,craftsmanship and imagination.There are two methods of making paper-cuttings.One is usin
g scissors,and the other is using knives.
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