Size: 21 x 21cm, Packing: Hardbound

This is a delicate paper-cut of Chiense traditional dragon and phoenix, this set contains 6 different color pages with both English and Chinese description, it makes a good gift for some one interested in Chinese culture.

Paper-cut is a very popular folk art among Chinese people. It is made completely by hand, then hand-painted with bright colors. Most of the papercut artists are women, in old dynasties even the royal ladies were also judged by the ability at papercut. 

Chinese paper cutting is an unique art form,  the common designs are animals, flowers and figures which cut by scissors or  knifes.