Chinese paper-cuts, as the name implies, is an art of cutting out patterns from paper with the help of a scissor or a knife. With a history dating back thousands of years, the art is characterized by intricate designs and the creative use of negative space. The cut-outs can be used to adorn walls, columns, mirrors, windows and doors. | CGTN

32 reactions · 3 comments | 70-year-old Hou Quanying is the sixth-generation inheritor（继承者 jìchéng zhě） of the paper cutting（剪纸 jiǎnzhǐ） of the Ancient City of Pingyao. This year, two of her works will be exhibited at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. She hopes the traditional art of Chinese paper cutting will be widely spread and flourishing. | Learn Chinese | Facebook

Enjoy the beauty of #Chinese paper-cutting After drawing silhouettes on paper, a Chinese craftsman uses scissors to precisely cut out beautiful patterns along the edges of these shapes. Chinese paper-cutting is a folk art, with a history spanning more than 1,500 years. It was recognized by UNESCO as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2009. (cr. 28003537567) | T-Time HK

14K views · 29 reactions | Jianzhi or Chinese paper cutting is thought to have originated in the 6th century CE. The art form is typically created using red paper as the colour is associated with good luck and festivities. #chineseculture #pattercutting #chineseculture #culture #chinesepapercutting | CGTNEurope | Facebook