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Synopsis
Paper cutting is one of China's oldest folk arts, using scissors or knives to cut patterns from paper for festival decoration and blessings. UNESCO listed it in 2009.
Overview
Chinese paper cutting is one of the oldest folk arts in China, originating in the Han Dynasty. It uses scissors or carving knives to cut various patterns from paper, commonly used for festival decorations, window flowers, door hangings, and blessings. In 2009, Chinese paper cutting was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
References
- Baidu Baike: Paper Cutting
- Wikipedia: Chinese Paper Cutting
- UNESCO: Intangible Cultural Heritage
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