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• Paper-cut is one of the most popular folk arts in China.According to engage in archaeological studies, its history would trace back to B.C.600. But people still think about its real beginning time is earlier hundreds of years than that. Paper-cut usually has some symbol meanings. Now it is more popularly used in decoration.Paper-cut still could be used to decorate the wall,window,post,mirror,lamp,lantern and so on.It also could be used to adorn the present. Even paper-cut itself coule be a present to sent to the other friends. People often use it as modle of embroidery arts before.
  Paper-cut is a handcraft, which is usually done by women and maids. In the past days, it is one of skills that to be mastered by girls, as a standard used to judge the fitness of a bride. As a branch of national arts, paper-cut is proceeded by the adept artists who love nature and life, by turning the famous figures, auspicious animals, and distinguish flowers and plants into intriguing, exquisite master pieces that are full of vitality. It represents the delighted feelings of people in the plain ways. In addition, the works of paper-cut are very admirable when it is exhibited.
  

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