Natural concept of folk paper-cut patterns

The concept of symbiosis between man and nature is first reflected in the choice of natural objects as creative themes by folk paper-cutting artists. The creative themes often use symbolic and allegorical techniques based on peoples aesthetic feelings. Create shapes for the most beautiful or expressive parts of nature, such as gourds, lotus seeds, peaches, pomegranates, fish, bats and many other natural objects as metaphors for having many children or as symbols of good fortune and happiness.

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Exquisite paper-cut gourd

Secondly, it is reflected in the use of natural materials. Folk paper-cutting artists start from simple life experiences, rely on exquisite artistic conception to process materials and shape according to materials, and materialize beautiful emotions and wishes in materials. The creators of folk paper-cut patterns (farm women) often use waste paper, old book pages, various wrapping papers, etc. to cut out patterns, combine them with the shape of the paper, make full use of every piece of paper, and cut out different patterns according to local conditions. image of. In their creation, they are not restricted by the relationships, characteristics and expressions of objective natural objects. They can put the content they want to express wherever they want without wasting paper.

Thirdly, scissors and paper tools materials used for paper cutting. It is indispensable in daily life, common and easy to obtain. It comes directly from nature. It has both natural and simple characteristics and a rich flavor of life in the world. It is the simplest, simplest and most common item of spiritual life in the activities of sacrifice, offering, protecting, warding off evil and praying for blessings.