the paper-cutting was used as the decoration of the windows and the design patterns of embroidery; it was used as an ornament to presents as well. Indeed, it was a very practical folk art.

Researchers at Drexel University and the University of British Columbia believe kirigami, the ancient Japanese art of cutting ...

One way he shows this in his art is through his kapa beaters: He uses paper-cut stencils as patterns to carve into koa wood kapa beaters (above right). It’s not always about bringing tradition ...

This art is heavily influenced by Ancient Chinese cut work, Siberian felt appliqués and Polish folk art of paper cutting. In the 18th Century, découpage spread throughout Europe and it became a ...

While artifacts cannot leave museums, cultural creative products can travel far and wide, said a cultural observer. The ...

If you’ve ever gotten a paper cut and wondered why that particular misfortune befell you, science now has an answer. According to a paper from Kaare Jensen’s lab at the Technical University of ...

In Luohe, central China's Henan Province, over 200 remarkable pieces were showcased at a paper-cutting art exhibition which opened on October 22, 2024, at the Luohe Cultural Center and runs through ...

From creative DIYs to clever decor hacks, these budget-friendly ideas will transform your home into a festive haven without ...

Researchers at Drexel University and the University of British Columbia believe kirigami, the ancient Japanese art of cutting and folding paper to create intricate three-dimensional designs, could ...

Researchers believe kirigami, the ancient Japanese art of cutting and folding paper to create intricate three-dimensional designs, could provide a model for manufacturing the next generation of ...

As published in the journal Nature Communications, the Drexel-UBC team showed how kirigami — a variation of origami — can ...