Paper cutting is a popular handicraft in todays multicultural world, embracing a great variety of themes, designs, and images. In China, its birthplace, it is regarded as an elegant traditional folk art. Chinese paper cuts reflect many aspects of life, including prosperity, health and the harvest. Paper cutting is easy to learn. Paper and scissors are the only tools needed for creating a wide range of interesting paper cut outs. Instruction and inspiration can be found in The Beginners Guide to Chinese Paper Cutting. The books clear directions and illustrations will allow anyone to explore the art of paper
cutting and start making their own works of art.
