The making process of paper-cut for window grilles in the Spring Festival

The Spring Festival window paper-cutting tutorial is as follows:

1. Fold an angle at half of the edge.

2. Align the other side with the folded edge.

3. Turn the paper over and fold the other corner.

4. Fold the square paper in half.

5. Fold in half again and find the center point.

6. Turn it over and continue to fold the other side of the paper.

7. Draw a pattern of window grilles on the paper with a pen.

8. Cut along the drawing line with scissors, and then open the paper.

Introduction of window grilles

Window grilles are paper-cut pasted on window paper or window glass, which is one of the traditional folk arts of Han nationality in ancient China. It has a long history and unique style, and is deeply loved by people at home and abroad. Window grillage is a characteristic art of farming culture, and the rural living geographical environment, agricultural production characteristics and social customs also make this local art have distinctive Han folk customs and artistic characteristics.

In the past, whether in the north or the south, stick grilles was one of the paper-cut varieties during the Spring Festival. In order to set off the festive atmosphere, the vast rural areas put paper-cuts on the windows before the Spring Festival.