Thin Line Paper-cut

Paper cut is a folk art enjoying great popularity among Chinese people. Thin line paper-cut, a distinctive genre of Chinese paper cut, originated from Yueqing, Zhejiang Province. According to local historical records, thin line paper-cut appeared and developed in the Southern Dynasty , thanks to the region's thriving economy and frequent exchanges with the outside world. This paper-cut style has a history of some 700 years. It first appeared as decorations on dragon lanterns during lantern festival celebrations. As colored lanterns emerged and were widely used, thin line paper-cut was further developed.