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Hailed as the first type of paper cutting design, the Chinese paper cutting came into existence as Cai Lun had invented the paper. The remarkable art form was then spread to other parts of the world.

The cut outs were usually used to decorate doors and windows that is why they are sometimes referred to chuang hua which means Window flower. The Chinese paper cutting is known to be a unique art form which had existed for thousands of years with a very long history which features the national the regional themes. During the Han Dynasty, many people who have access to paper use this for entertainment cause.

The Chinese people have always tried to find symbols even in art. The Chinese calligraphy expression and single Chinese characters are usually used to describe some meaning or representation. There are also other symbols like the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac which are founding the paper cut arts.

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