Many techniques are used: the paper can be cut or engraved with a chisel ... and so on). As a key part of Chinese social life in all ethnic groups, paper-cut expresses the moral principles, ...

Editor's note: Chinese paper-cut is an ancient folk art form that involves cutting intricate patterns and images from paper.

Men are trained to draw and engrave Chinese characters, which are then set into a type-page and printed. This requires abundant historical knowledge and mastery of ancient Chinese grammar. Women then ...