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Paper-cutting of Yi nationality The embroidery paper-cutting of Yi nationality in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province is mainly used for clothes, vests, hat flowers, back quilts and so on. The patterns are based on the mythical dragons, phoenixes and unicorns. They like to decorate with fire patterns, water patterns and sun patterns. These paper-cuts and patterns are closely related to the traditional culture and living environment of the Yi people, and also reflect the ancient consciousness of the Yi people to worship fire.

There are two kinds of embroidery patterns of Yi nationality: applique and cushion. Embroidery with sticking cloth is to stick the paper-cut sample under the cloth, and after finishing and wrapping, it becomes a semi-finished product for use. Pad embroidery pattern is to paste the paper-cut bottom sample as embroidery manuscript on the decorative part and process it according to the sample. Although they are different, their cultural connotations are very consistent.

Although embroidery paper-cut is attached to embroidery, its design concept is always to serve embroidery, but it has its own relatively independent aesthetic characteristics. The design of embroidery patterns always follows the principle of "every picture must be intentional and the meaning must be auspicious". In terms of subject matter and theme, it repeatedly emphasizes welcoming blessings, having many children and grandchildren, and exorcising evil spirits. The theme of embroidery pattern is actually the theme of embroidery pattern. Weddings, funerals and weddings are different. Only by processing the embroidery pattern can the embroidery pattern complete its practical value. # Looking for craftsmen around you #