When we were kids, my sisters and I used to watch our older cousins and aunts nimbly churn out beautiful cuttings from pieces of red paper with just a pair of scissors.
It was fascinating when, after a few symmetrical folds and several snips of the scissors, a complete design would unfurl. No two pieces were alike.
Sadly, I lack the patience and concentration required for this delicate folk art which dates back to the Han dynasty.
I cannot believe how beautiful they are - and out of ONE piece of paper! I'm like you though, I wouldn't have the patience to attempt to do anything but cut out one lonely heart! LOL!
ReplyDeleteI would never have the patients to make this type of art! Thanks for checking out my blog. It'll be fun to compare our lives with little boys!
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the cut outs look equisite! I wouldn't have the patience either sadly!
Claire McFee
Organize Your Life Organizers
Oh my gosh, I would not have the patience either! I used to make snowflakes, but that's about it..lol.
ReplyDeleteBut, wow..those are beautiful!
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Claire
I remember having tons of these when I was a little girl!
ReplyDeleteThey are neat, aren't they? I'm not sure where one can get these nowadays (outside of China, that is)..?
Those are amazing! Hard to believe someone can do that.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a beautiful form of artistic expression.
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