WEI's paper-cut
"Happy and Auspicious Luck" Chinese folk paper-cut art
(All cut by hand)
"Happy and auspicious luck" Chinese folk paper-cut art has a long history and is rich in content. It has more than 3000 year of history. It is a craft art which encompasses drawing, sculptural art, garment art and embroidery art, that when put together form a unique artistic style that shows the talent , skill and creativity of generation of craftsmen. This unique art form expresses human and animal figures with unbelevable lifelike qualities through its impressive patters.
Chinese folk paper-cut art is a pure handicraft art. A pair of scissors and a set of various sized sculptural knives are all the tools that are used. It takes a considerable amount of practise and skill.

It is an art that derives from and was developed in daily life, thus each paper-cut design has its connotations and story and brings about different blessing to different people. Happiness and safety are the most common wishes of all humans. Chinese paper-cut mainly takes "fortune, long life , happiness and richness" as topics . Fortune in Chinese refers to good luck ( which includes the blessing for living, love ,work, wealth,family and so on ).

"Happy and auspicious luck" Chinese folk paper-cut art has become very popular in western society. Aside from its meaning these designs are highly admirable and make wonderful collectables. They make very special pieces for decorating ones home or as a gift.