•Paper cutting is one of China’s most popular traditionalfolk arts.Chinese paper cutting has a history of more than 1,500 years.It was widespread particularly during the Ming andQing Dynasties.People
often beautify their homes with paper cutting.During the Spring
Festival and Wedding celebrations,in particular,paper cuttings are
used to decorate doors,
windows and rooms in order to enhance the joyous atmosphere.•The color most frequently used in paper cutting is red,which symbolizes health and prosperity.Chinese paper cutting is verypopular around the world and it is often given as a present to foreign friends.