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.

For her, paper-cutting is not merely an art but a means of preserving the heritage, expressing the heart and soul of the people, one snip at a time.

The Chinese folk art of paper cutting, or "jianzhi," is traditionally a craft mastered by women and used in ritual or home decoration. The art form has gained increased attention in recent decades ...

"The story of Ansai paper-cutting is one of creativity and cultural preservation. This folk art has been passed down from mother to daughter for centuries, embodying the strength of local life, its ...