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intricate, exquisite designs from a single or multiple layers of paper with scissors or artwork knives. It is passed down through generations because both procedures demand a great deal of talent and skills. The construction methods of papercutting involve several steps, including the selection of paper materials, specifically types and colors depending on the desired effect. The selected paper is then folded multiple times, and the pattern is drawn onto it. Next, cut the design out carefully, either with scissors or an art knife. Finally, the paper cutout is opened up to reveal the exquisite design, which can be further enhanced with additional details such as coloring and shading. The construction of papercutting requires patience, skill, and carefulness, as well as the creativity and artistry of artists.
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Chinese art dating back to when paper was developed. Paper cutting became popular as a way of decorating doors and windows as paper became more accessible. These elaborate cutting designs are created with scissors or artwork knives and can include a variety of shapes, such
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Chinese papercutting motifs include representations of harvests, animals, and mythical stories such as the carp jumping over the dragon gate. Chinese people express cultural heritage,
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and rots easily. In the southeast of China, where it typically rains in May and June, this causes paper to mildew and rot especially quickly; as a result, people in the southeast typically did not engage in paper-cutting art, making it hard to find cut-paper artworks from previous centuries. In
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1745:Miniatures
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1506:Bone china
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1730:Lath art
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1673:Beadwork
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1137:Knitting
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1314:Jianzhi
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1239:Weaving
1234:Tie-dye
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1127:Felting
1094:Textile
1084:History
1008:Society
982:Portals
580:lacquer
526:Shaanxi
506:Yueqing
469:mildews
444:In the
409:leather
360:removed
345:sources
288:Cai Lun
275:jiǎnzhǐ
262:Chinese
217:Jiǎnzhǐ
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