One of China's most popular folk-arts is paper-cut (paper-cutting, papercut). Its origin should be closely connected with the invention of paper during the Han dynasty (206 B. C. -221 A. D. ). Paper-cut are used for religious purposes, for decoration and as patterns. As paper was highly precious in the early days, the art of paper cutting first became popular in the royal palaces and houses of nobility as a favorite pastime among court ladies. It can be used as home decor& wall decor
