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The implication of Suzhou embroidered mantis cat

Suzhou embroidery mantis cat is a kind of work that combines Suzhou embroidery with traditional paper-cutting art, and contains rich cultural implications:

1. Flexibility and wisdom: The cat in Su embroidery "Mantis Cat" is often regarded as a flexible, mysterious and intelligent animal. Its eyes symbolize Xuan Ji, which means wealth and good luck.

2. Courage and strength: As an important symbol of China traditional culture, mantis is the embodiment of courage and firmness, and is also considered as a beast to crack evil.

3. Family prosperity and wealth: In Suzhou, mantis cats are embroidered, and mantis often represents family prosperity and wealth.

Therefore, the implication of Suzhou embroidered mantis cat is that it combines the flexibility and wisdom of the cat, the courage and strength of mantis, the richness and richness of the family, represents the perfect combination of wisdom and strength, and places people's yearning and reverence for life, freedom and strength. This moral has also been widely used in art, clothing, home accessories and other fields.