Expat impressed by Yantai paper-cutting

Updated : 2023-08-04

(chinadaily.com.cn)

Yantai has a long, rich history and culture and boasts a wide range of intangible cultural heritage items such as Yantai dough modeling, paper-cutting and woolen embroidery.

Jiaodong window paper-cutting is unique among Chinese paper-cutting art forms for its focus on storytelling. Its themes can range from simple objects to historical stories, myths and legends. Join Adam Ratcliffe as he visits the Yantai Paper Cutting Museum to explore this ancient craft. 

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