Paper cutting ,cutting paper with scissors to make elaborate images or patterns,was invented by Cai Lun in the Eastern Han Dynasty. People often use the paper cut-outs to decorate doors and windows,which we called ''chuang hua'' ,' window flower' in english!

    Paper cutting originate come from Yan'an city,which is the center of thr art! It become more ppular start from 7th-13th centuries,during the Chinese Folk Festivals and celebrations. By the 15th century,it becomes more important for women's daily life because people will judge you from the skillsof mastering the paper cutting.The popular paper cutting design include Chinese characters and symbls which represent prosperity,health.Some peple even design legends and fairy tales.

   As we all known,The Chinese peple lik red coulor,so when peple get married ,we will stick the paper cut-outs character xi(happiness) on the window or door to express happiness and good luck, while the paper character shou(longevity)usually features at the birthday party od a senior family mumber!

   If yoou are interested in paper cutting,so you should follow the rules bellow:Frist, Keep you paper cutting away from thedirect sunlight to avid fadig.Second, don't store in a humid plaace,keep away from the water and liquids.Third, Put mothballs in the store to deter worms and insects eat them!