Paper cuttings

Paper cuts are used as decorations for windows, ceilings, lanterns and other objects. They became popular during the Qing Dynasty and have remained fashionable. Some common patterns include a snake encircling a rabbit, pomegranates with their abundant seeds, a frog blowing a bugle, a magpie in a plum tree, mandarin ducks on water, and “xi” (happiness). There are also characters for marriage including “living a hundred years”, “life-long happiness and perfect harmony”, “happiness has descended upon the house”, “luck and auspiciousness”. After the People's Republic of China was founded, paper cuttings were exhibited in Pingyao's arts exhibitions every year. Some famous local craftswomen are Cao Qiaoying from Qiaotou Village and Zhang Yuying from Jinghua Village.

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