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How to cut the window bunny?

The cutting method of rabbit window grilles is as follows:

1. Select the red paper, cut the red paper into squares with appropriate size, and fold it in half along the center line.

2. Draw half of the rabbit on the folded square.

3. Take out scissors and cut along the rabbit pattern you drew. Be careful when you cut it, so you will cut out a very lovely rabbit window.

Window grilles are paper-cut pasted on window paper or window glass. They are the most widely distributed, largest and most popular folk paper-cut varieties in China, and they are one of the ancient traditional folk arts in China. It is rich in content and has a wide range of subjects, including dramatic figures, historical legends, flowers, birds, fish and insects, landscapes, real life and auspicious patterns. Generally speaking, the style is relatively free, and its outer contour and window frame are required to be comfortable and symmetrical, which can play a practical role in cold protection and ventilation.

Detailed introduction:

Window cut is the most widely distributed, the largest number and the most popular variety among folk paper-cuts. Divided into "North-South Style", the South takes "exquisiteness" as beauty and is characterized by exquisiteness. The beauty of simplicity and vividness in the north is characterized by innocence and integrity. Other paper-cut varieties are developed and extended on the basis of window grilles. During the Spring Festival, both rural areas in the north and the south want stick grilles to decorate the environment and enhance the atmosphere.

Window grilles are the most representative of carving art in terms of subject matter, expression and carving techniques. Modern window grilles gradually formed an independent art category. However, it is called "window grilles" because the clip art originated from folk festivals or folk activities is mostly pasted on the white paper of rural windows. For everyone, window grilles are a beautiful title, which can cause a lot of lingering and emotion.