In China, different paper-cuts are used for weddings, funerals and births, as well as specific designs for old age and sickness. They're also used to invoke spirits for the frightened and the sick — ...

Zhao, 33, is a 12th-generation inheritor of Manchu Irgen Gioro paper-cutting, a traditional craft originating in Gaizhou city ...

You've probably heard about the Chinese art of paper cutting, also known as paper designs, and seen the intricate artworks on the windows. But have you ever tried making your own paper cuts? In ...

At the International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Wang Ge, a paper-cutting artist, runs a small booth where dazzling examples of her work are on display in ...

Editor's note: Chinese paper-cut is an ancient folk art form that involves cutting intricate patterns and images from paper. This technique, deeply rooted in Chinese cultural traditions, is not only ...

Duan Jianjun records paper-cutting patterns in an old residence in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 15, 2024. The Horinger paper-cutting has formed a unique ...

Chinese paper cutting is a kind of folk art that uses scissors or carving knives to cut patterns out of paper, which are then used as decorations. The images used in this art form are full of rich ...

From exquisite craftsmanship to traditional Chinese medicine, from solemn rituals to vibrant folk art, intangible cultural heritage weaves the vibrant tapestry of Chinese identity, enriching ...

Mariapaola McGurk, who has been an artist for 20 years, expanded her body of work in the little known medium of paper cutting. Paper cutting artist Mariapaola McGurk poses for a photograph at her ...

A metamaterial inspired by kirigami, the Japanese art of paper cutting, can support nearly 3000 times its own weight. Metamaterials have structures not found in nature, which can give them unusual ...