Skirt paper-cutting in Shaanxi folk paper-cutting

Xihua: According to Chinese traditional concepts, getting married and having children are two major events in life. This is related to the reproduction and hope of an ancient nation, so there are many myths and legends. It is also the favorite theme of folk paper-cutting art. Marriage requires a "big gift" and is regarded as a "great joy" event, and giving birth to a child is also understood to be very grand. Surrounding these two "happy events", there are not only many tedious rituals, but also many related arts.

The main purpose of wedding flowers is to display in the bride’s trousseau and in the new house. In the past, when getting married, the dowries and supplies were all new. In order to highlight the word "new", everything could be placed on suitcases, dressing tables, drawers, soap boxes, and even on washstands, vases, and teapots. Wherever the paper cuttings are placed, happy flowers should be placed. The contents of happy flowers are mostly auspicious themes such as blessings for a good marriage, reconciliation of the couple, happiness, early birth of a child, etc. Red and green flowers are everywhere. Set off a festive atmosphere.