A simple tutorial on paper-cutting of rabbit window grilles

A simple tutorial on paper-cutting of rabbit window grilles

First select red paper, cut the red paper into a square of appropriate size, and fold it in half along the center line. On the folded square, draw half of the rabbit shape. Then take out the scissors and cut along the rabbit shape you drew. Be careful when cutting. In this way, the little bunny window grille is ready.

Window cuts are paper-cuts affixed to window paper or window glass. They are the most widely distributed, largest and most popular variety among Chinese folk paper-cuts, and are one of China's ancient traditional folk arts. It is rich in content and covers a wide range of topics. Including dramatic characters, historical legends, flowers, birds, fish and insects, landscapes, real life and auspicious patterns, etc. The style is generally relatively free. Its outer contour and window frame must be comfortable and balanced, and the composition must be balanced. It can play a practical role in preventing cold and ventilation.

Window grilles are the most widely distributed, largest and most popular variety among folk paper-cuts. It is divided into "North and South styles". The South takes "exquisite" as its beauty and is characterized by exquisiteness and clarity. The beauty of the north is simplicity and liveliness, which is characterized by innocence and simplicity. Other paper-cut varieties are developed and extended on the basis of window grilles. Rural areas all over the north and south must put up window grilles during the Spring Festival to decorate the environment and enhance the atmosphere. Regardless of the subject matter, expression techniques, and cutting and carving techniques, window grilles are the most representative of the cutting and carving arts.

Modern and modern window grilles have gradually formed an independent art category. However, because they originally originated from cutouts during folk festivals or folk activities, and were mostly pasted on white paper on rural windows, they were called "window flowers." For everyone, window grilles are a wonderful title that can arouse a lot of lingering and emotions.