Paper cutting from which province

Paper cutting is from Guangdong Province.

Chinese paper-cutting is a kind of folk art that uses scissors or carving knives to cut patterns on paper, which is used to decorate life or cooperate with other folk activities. In China, paper-cutting has a broad mass base, intermingled with the social life of people of all ethnic groups, is an important part of various folk activities. Its inherited visual image and modeling format expresses the general public's social identity, moral concepts, practical experience, life ideals and aesthetic interests, and has multiple social values such as cognition, indoctrination, ideology, lyricism, entertainment and communication.

The art of paper-cutting is one of the ancient Chinese folk arts. Paper-cutting uses scissors to cut paper into a variety of patterns, such as window, door paper, wall flowers, ceiling flowers, lanterns and so on. During festivals or wedding celebrations, people stick the beautiful and colorful paper cuttings on windows, walls, doors and lanterns at home, and the festive atmosphere is thus made more enthusiastic.

Characteristics of paper-cutting

1, delicate and meticulous: paper-cutting works are usually done by tiny scissors, so they are characterized by fineness and meticulousness. Paper-cutting artists need a high degree of skill and patience to cut out precise patterns and details from paper.

2. Versatility: Paper-cutting works can create a wide variety of shapes, patterns and images, including flowers, animals, people and scenery. Different regions and cultures have distinctive styles of paper-cutting, showing a wealth of creativity and diverse forms of artistic expression.

3. Symmetry: Paper-cutting works usually adopt symmetrical design, i.e. left-right symmetry or four-way symmetry. This symmetry gives a sense of balance and harmony, and at the same time increases the artistic value and ornamental nature of the work.

4. Fragility: Since paper-cut works are mainly composed of paper, they are relatively fragile. In particular, some complex and detailed paper-cut works need to be carefully preserved and displayed to avoid damage.

5. Cultural heritage: as a traditional handicraft, paper-cutting carries rich cultural connotations and historical traditions. In many cultures, paper-cutting is used to celebrate festivals, express blessings and decorate the environment, becoming an important folk art form.