the paper-cutting was used as the decoration of the windows and the design patterns of embroidery; it was used as an ornament to presents as well. Indeed, it was a very practical folk art.

Yu Zeling is a master of the ancient art of Ansai paper-cutting, a practice dating back more than 2,000 years. Her studio is a kaleidoscope of bright reds, with designs layered across the walls like a ...

[Xinhua/Liu Hai] YINCHUAN, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) — As the Chinese Year of the Snake approaches, Fu Zhao'e has been spending her days cutting and folding red paper to create snakes, numbers and other ...

What began as a hobby for the retired art teacher has blossomed into a cherished tradition. Choon Aun’s intricate paper-cutting designs and masterful Chinese calligraphy adorn walls, adding vibrant ...