The meaning and symbol of window grilles.

The dolls, gourds and lotus flowers in the window grilles symbolize many children and many blessings; Auspicious patterns such as dragon, phoenix, tiger and mouse symbolize auspiciousness and ward off evil spirits; Poultry, livestock, melons, fruits, fish and insects symbolize a bumper harvest; Farming, spinning, herding sheep and raising chickens symbolize happiness in life.

Paper-cutting is a very popular folk art, which has been loved by people for thousands of years. Because it is often pasted on windows, people generally call it "window grilles". Window grilles are rich in content and have a wide range of themes, as well as myths and legends, drama stories and other themes. In addition, the images of flowers and birds, insects and fish, and the zodiac are also very common. With its unique generalization and exaggeration, window grilles show auspicious things and good wishes incisively and vividly, and decorate festivals with prosperity and celebration.