What is the cultural connotation of paper-cutting

Paper-cutting culture is one of the oldest folk arts of the Han Chinese people, with a history of more than 3,000 years. Chinese paper-cutting is a kind of folk art that uses scissors or carving knives to cut and carve patterns on the paper, which is used to decorate the life or cooperate with other folk activities.

Paper-cutting culture originated from the social life of the people of all ethnic groups, is an important part of various folk activities, paper-cutting culture contains a wealth of cultural and historical information, expresses the general public's social awareness, ideals of life and aesthetic interests, not only can decorate people's lives, but also a kind of traditional cultural heritage.

There are many images reflecting the production life in folk paper-cutting, such as big fish, big chili pepper, big silkworms, big grain, etc., all of which are exaggerating the main body, and fictionalizing the people's aspirations and expectations for a better life.

The use of paper-cutting is also relatively wide, one is used to post, directly affixed to the windows, doors, walls, lanterns, colorful zhang above as a decorative, common window, wall flowers, roof flowers, smoke lattice, paper flowers, lantern flowers, door paper and so on.

There is also can be used as a lining, used to embellish gifts dowry, offerings, sacrifices. Such as wedding flowers, candlestick flowers, offering flowers, fighting incense flowers, ceremonial flowers, sun flags, etc., can also be used for clothing, shoes, hats, pillows, etc., as embroidery samples