Paper-cutting is one of the traditional Chinese folk arts, with a long history and profound cultural heritage. There are many places in China that are very famous for the art of paper-cutting, and some of the most famous places in China include:
1.Hebei paper-cutting.
Hebei paper-cutting is one of the most representative paper-cutting arts in North China, especially Chengde paper-cutting. Chengde paper-cutting is known for its rough style, exaggerated shape and bright colors, and has a strong folk atmosphere and local characteristics. In addition, shadow puppetry in Hebei is also closely related to paper-cutting, in which shadow puppet characters and scenes are often made of paper-cutting.
2.Shaanxi paper-cutting.
Shaanxi paper-cutting is widely loved for its delicate, delicate craftsmanship and rich cultural connotation. Shaanxi's paper-cut art is mainly distributed in Yan'an, Yulin, Ansai, Luochuan and other places, among which Ansai paper-cutting is known as "living fossil". Shaanxi paper-cutting has a wide range of themes, including people, animals, flowers, etc., implying good wishes such as auspiciousness and good wishes.
3.Shandong paper-cutting.
Shandong paper-cutting is highly regarded for its rich cultural connotation and unique artistic style. Shandong's paper-cutting art is mainly distributed in Yantai, Weihai, Qingdao and other places, among which Jiaodong is the most outstanding. Jiaodong paper-cutting is characterized by elegant style, smooth lines and bright colors, and is often used to decorate doors, windows, walls, etc., so that the whole room is full of rich folk atmosphere.
4.Jiangsu paper-cutting.
Jiangsu paper-cutting is known for its fresh and beautiful, delicate and smooth artistic style. Jiangsu's paper-cut art is mainly distributed in Nanjing, Yangzhou, Nantong and other places, among which Yangzhou paper-cutting is the most famous. Yangzhou paper-cutting is characterized by delicate knife skills, smooth lines and soft colors, and is often used to decorate screens, window flowers, etc., showing a kind of softness and freshness of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River.
5.Zhejiang paper-cuttingZhejiang paper-cutting is highly respected for its unique style and rich cultural connotation. Zhejiang's paper-cut art is mainly distributed in Hangzhou, Ningbo, Wenzhou and other places, among which Hangzhou paper-cutting is the most famous. Hangzhou paper-cutting is characterized by delicate and gorgeous style, and is often used to decorate gift boxes, gift bags, etc., showing a strong Jiangnan style and cultural heritage. In addition to the above paper-cutting art, there are many other places in China that are also very famous for paper-cutting, such as Fujian's southern Fujian paper-cutting, Guangdong's Chaoshan paper-cutting, and so on. The art of paper-cutting in these places has its own characteristics, showing the diversity and richness of traditional Chinese culture. The art of decoupage