Ansai paper-cutting and happy flowers

A large part of Ansais folk paper-cuts borrow objects to symbolize good luck, happiness and wealth. For example, the word "Double Happiness" is usually posted on the doors, windows, walls, cabinets, etc. of a new house; "fish" means "more than enough"; "bergamot" and "bat" mean blessing; "deer" means "lun"; "pine" And "peach" is a metaphor for "longevity" and so on.

In the pictures composed of these, peoples good wishes and blessings are always entrusted. On the festive days of weddings, people can't forget to express their joyful mood with these simple window grilles with allegorical meanings. The paper-cuts on newlyweds' bridal chambers and attractive wine bottles are mostly pomegranates, peonies, and pairs of birds. In the past, instead of affixing the words "Double Happiness", a paper-cut of a doll sitting on a lotus was posted on the door. There is a saying that "a doll sitting on a lotus is a good match for the couple", wishing the newlyweds to love each other and have children and grandchildren. The "snake and rabbit" is the most important content form of Ansai paper-cutting when it comes to weddings.

There is a saying in Ansai folk songs: "A snake coiled around a rabbit will definitely make you rich" and "Put a snake coiled around a rabbit and plant a money tree." Use this paper-cut pattern to wish prosperity and prosperity to Changchun. In folk marriages, the two images of this story are used to refer to both men and women. One animal sign is Snake and the other is Rabbit, and the male is Snake and the female is Rabbit. "A mans pursuit of a woman is like glue; a womans love for a man is as sweet as honey." A family formed in this way can be loving and happy.