Different regions have different Chinese paper cutting styles and all the paper cutting show the different life styles of people. Today let me keep you informed of the northern Chinese paper cutting.

As for the Yu county paper cutting, it originated from Ming dynasty and has the unique manufacturing craft among various kinds of Chinese paper cutting as well as is made by using the raw material of thin rice paper. Besides, the whole manufacturing process contain six procedures, such as the painting, drawing, leaching, carving, dyein and packaging.

As for the Shanxi paper cutting, it is made according to the folk customs of various regions and different needs of people. The most common papper cutting is the paper cutting for window decoration, which is made according to the shape of the pane. In general, the styles of Shanxi paper cutting are rough wisdom, delicate, concise and simple and the paper cutting of various regions are different due to the different geographical environment, living custom and aesthetic idea.

As for the Shaanxi paper cutting, it has the title of ‘‘ Living fossil’’ and completely inherit the Yin and Yang philosophical thought of the Chinese nation and concept of reproduction as well as has different styles in different regions. Furthermore, the Shaanxi paper cutting has a antique modelling, rough style, clear meaning, various kinds of forms and contains earthy flavour and distinctive local characteristics.

As for the Shandong paper cutting, it can be divided into two types according to different styles. One is the style of bold and vigorous of Bohai bay area; Another one is the style of delicate and has the combination of line and surface of coastal areas of Shandong jiaodong.

After viewing all above, I guess that you are maybe absorbed in this kind of the northern Chinese paper cutting and you can make it as much as you can if you want!