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.

Photo by ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY] It is in the remote villages of Ansai that the art of paper-cutting is most fiercely preserved ...

creating intricate patterns that tell stories of ancient traditions, family tales and the ever-present beauty of rural China. Yu Zeling is a master of the ancient art of Ansai paper-cutting, a ...

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Yuxian paper-cutting is a UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage. This unique Chinese art form is known for its ...