剪纸,是一门古老的民间艺术。早在汉、唐时代,中国妇女就有使用金银箔和彩帛剪成花鸟贴在鬓角为饰的风尚。后来逐步发展,在节日中,用彩纸剪成各种花草、动物或人物的故事,贴在门窗上作为装饰,称为门签和窗花。也有作为礼品装饰或刺绣花样之用的。中国民间剪纸艺术常常给人以粗犷质朴、古典素雅、精巧别致之感,并带有浓厚的乡土气息和明显的地方韵味。 Paper-cut, is an ancient folk art. As early as the Han and Tang dynasties, Chinese women had the use of gold, silver foil and color silk cut flowers and birds posted in the temple for the fashion accessories. Then gradually developed in the festival, with colored paper cut into a variety of flowers, animals or figures of the story, posted on the doors and windows as a decoration, called the door sign and window grille. Also used as a gift or embroidery patterns. Chinese folk paper-cut art often gives a sense of rugged simplicity, classical elegance and exquisite chic, with a strong local flavor and distinct local flavor.