Grandma's Paper-cutting (China Traditional Culture and Art)

Grandma is an old man in China. She is a paper-cut artist. Paper-cutting is one of the traditional cultures and arts in China. It is the art of cutting out various shapes and patterns on paper with scissors. Grandma has a soft spot for paper-cutting art since she was a child. Her paper-cutting skills are superb, and the works cut out every time are amazing.

The history of paper cutting

Paper-cutting is one of the traditional cultures and arts in China, and its history can be traced back to the Eastern Han Dynasty. It is said that a court woman in the Eastern Han Dynasty, because she missed her husband, cut a crane out of paper with scissors to express her feelings of missing. This is the origin of paper cutting.

Paper-cut materials and tools

Paper is the main material of paper-cutting. Generally, red or black paper is used. Because red represents auspiciousness and happiness, and black represents sacrifice and sorrow. Paper-cutting tools are mainly scissors, but also some slender tools, such as scissors, pencils, rulers and so on.

Operation steps of paper cutting

1. Prepare paper and scissors. Generally use red or black paper, and the scissors should be sharp.

2. Cut out shapes and patterns as needed. You can draw the shapes and patterns that need to be cut on the paper with a pencil, and then cut them with scissors.

3. Pay attention to paper cutting. Keep your hands steady, cut evenly and at a moderate speed.

4. Finish the paper-cutting work. Paper-cutting can be glued to paper or directly hung on the wall.

Grandma's paper-cut works

Grandma's paper-cut works are very beautiful, and every work is made with heart. Her works are dominated by flowers and birds, landscapes and figures, each of which reveals a strong flavor of China traditional culture. Grandma's paper-cut works have participated in many exhibitions and have been widely praised and recognized.

final result

Paper-cutting is one of the traditional cultures and arts in China, and it is an art form with national characteristics. Grandma is a paper-cut artist, and her paper-cut works are exquisite and breathtaking. Through grandma's paper-cutting, we can feel the profoundness and unique charm of China's traditional culture.