The Story of Chinese Paper Cutting
(handed down from generation to generation)
Long time ago, there was a man who lost his wife and he was really, really lonely. A friend gave him a gift, a lady made of paper cutting that sticks to the lamp. When the lamp is on, there's a huge image of a woman, pretending that's his wife. From then on, Chinese Paper Cutting became famous.
Paper cutting was started 2000+ years ago by Chinese, offering it to their ancestors in heaven, or offered to a person who just passed away.
Nowadays, people use paper cutting as a gift any time of the year, use as a decoration for windows or doors, and even accessories for body, umbrella, bags, and clothes. Artists also may use different colors.
By the way, I made this for the first time! A lot of patience, but worth!
Weekday Photos
Ruby Tuesday
By the way, I made this for the first time! A lot of patience, but worth!
Weekday Photos
Ruby Tuesday
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13 comments:
Did you cut that?It's cool!!!
Really intricate!
That's a really pretty image and a neat story behind it! Thanks for sharing and Happy Pink Saturday~
That's awesome! Your blog lets me travel. I love it!
That is really pretty Lani. Have a great day.
My friend hgave me cuttings of the Chinese Zodiac. It is too precious to cut.
thanks for the tale of the origin of the paper cutting. i didn't know about this.
Interesting pix! Glad l found your blog!
Hi again!
What an interesting story - and such a lovely ruby red!
Have a great week,
LOLA:)
btw Mine this time is HERE. Hope you can stop by.
Very interesting! I'd like to learn that.
Happy RT.
It's very pretty. Did you cut it?
Maria @ LSS
absolutely interesting
That's very pretty.
Ruby Tuesday - Messy but Fun
It's beautiful and so full of life! Thanks for this information about paper cutting. Nice story. Thanks for stopping by, too.
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