Now facing the digital age, Hao has taken an open-minded approach to continuing her work. She has led the development of an ...

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.

"It took many years before I could cut as skillfully as my teachers. When I was finally able to do it, it felt like a deep connection to the past," Yu says. In 2006, Ansai paper-cutting was recognized ...

What began as a hobby for the retired art teacher has blossomed into a cherished tradition. Choon Aun’s intricate paper-cutting designs and masterful Chinese calligraphy adorn walls, adding vibrant ...

[Xinhua/Liu Hai] YINCHUAN, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) — As the Chinese Year of the Snake approaches, Fu Zhao'e has been spending her days cutting and folding red paper to create snakes, numbers and other ...

Yu Zeling is a master of the ancient art of Ansai paper-cutting, a practice dating back more than 2,000 years. Her studio is a kaleidoscope of bright reds, with designs layered across the walls like a ...

(Xinhua/Liu Hai) As the Chinese Year of the Snake approaches, Fu Zhao'e has been spending her days cutting and folding red paper to create snakes, numbers and other decorative designs, immersing ...