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

The rhythmic snip-snip-snip of her scissors fills the quiet atmosphere, creating intricate patterns that tell stories of ancient traditions, family tales and the ever-present beauty of rural China. Yu ...

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.

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

Kuala Perlis-based artist Koay Choon Aun hopes younger generations will continue to appreciate these traditional art forms.

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 ... the art form for five ...

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 ...

Schnurman … attributes her start with art to a friend’s grandmother who practiced a form of paper art that she loved.