Size:14"*9.9"

Craft:100% handicraft

Origin:Beijing

Chinese Paper Cuts also called Scissor-cuts, it is a kind of folk artwork with rich local flavor popularizing in numerous people. Chinese Paper cuts was come out during the period of Nanbeichao Dynasty.

Colorful paper cut by scissors is often used as decoration and forms various artistic styles because of different purposes, such as for window decoration, basket decoration, present decoration and designs. Among them paper-cut for window decoration is the most popular. So paper-cut is also called Window Grille. Basket decoration is hanging decoration for festivals. Present decoration is to add color for the present and exaggerate living atmosphere and encourage the people's emotions.

Paper-cut designs are to design the models for folk needlework. Most of them are red and some are colorful. Folk scissor-cut is gentle, lovely and vivid with bright color. Cut skills are powerful and smooth. The line is easy. Its subject often comes from the folk and is good decoration.

Rich Artistic Connotation & Historical Background:

"Chinese Paper Cuts Classics-Beautiful Ancient Women Besides Lotus" is a Chinese paper cutting artwork that depicts exquisite ancient female figures dressed in gorgeous attire and standing beside lotus flowers.

This artwork is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and rich cultural connotations.

Firstly, this paper cutting artwork showcases the beauty and elegance of ancient Chinese women.

The female figures are adorned in luxurious clothing and intricate accessories, exuding an air of nobility and grace.

These female figures could be court ladies, folkwomen, or deities from mythology, each with their unique characteristics, but all giving off a sense of dignity and beauty.

Secondly, the artwork incorporates the lotus flower, a symbol of purity, elegance, and auspiciousness in Chinese culture.

By combining the female figures with lotus flowers, the artwork not only enhances its aesthetic appeal but also conveys profound cultural meanings.

Lastly, this paper cutting artwork is crafted using traditional Chinese paper cutting techniques.

Paper cutting is a traditional Chinese handicraft that involves cutting paper into various shapes and patterns.

This technique requires fine motor skills, keen eye-hand coordination, and rich imagination, making it challenging to create such intricate works of art.

In conclusion, "Chinese Paper Cuts Classics-Beautiful Ancient Women Besides Lotus" is admired and loved by people for its exquisite details, rich cultural connotations, and unique artistic style.

It is not only an artwork but also a representation and inheritance of Chinese culture.

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