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| Xun Pan, owner of SinoPaperArt, is offering a 10% donation to Altrusa projects! Just visit their site and be sure that you enter "Altrusa" into the Comments/Special Instructions box when ordering online. | ||
| SinoPaperArt specializes in handcrafted Chinese papercut art, which makes elegant and unique home decor and gifts. | ||
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The Ancient Art of Papercutting
Papercuts are designs or patterns cut from a single piece of paper. All parts of a papercut are connected in one piece, and connected lines form the picture. Rice paper (Xuan paper) is the material of choice for papercutting. The tools are scissors or engraving knifes. |
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| The art of papercutting has a long and rich history. The earliest known patterns cut out of paper date back to the Northern Dynasties Period (386 - 581 AD) in China. Prior to the invention of paper, the cutting art was already in existence and applied on leather and gold and silver foils. | ||
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As a folk art, papercutting occupies a significant position in folk activities. Papercuts are common ornamental items for Chinese holidays and festivals. They are often used to convey well wishes and symbolic meanings. One is almost certain to see double happiness papercut designs at a wedding. In earlier times, newlyweds might find a papercut of pomegranate blossom attached to their bed as a symbol of fertility. | |
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Folk motifs such as daily
life, flowers, animals and symbols are familiar subjects of papercuts.
The Chinese zodiac animals are a common theme. Figures and scenes
from legends and religion are also popular. Papercuts are used for
decorative purposes on doors, windows, walls, lanterns, among other
places.
Visit us at www.SinoPaperArt.com to learn more about this art form and view our gallery. |
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SinoPaperArt Summit Plaza 370 West Pleasantview Avenue Suite 178 Hackensack, NJ 07601 www.SinoPaperArt.com |
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