Master's window grilling method

The cutting method of the Fu-shaped window grilles is as follows:

Fold the square paper twice; Fold the paper that has been folded into strips horizontally according to the long sides, then open it, then fold one end into three equal parts and the other end into two equal parts, and then cut off a corner at the end that has been folded into three equal parts as shown in the figure; Cut out "mouth" and "field" in the right half; Finally, open it and fold it beside the sign on the left.

Window grilles are paper-cut pasted on window paper or window glass, which is one of the traditional folk arts of Han nationality in ancient China. It has a long history and unique style, and is deeply loved by people at home and abroad. Window grilling is a characteristic art of farming culture. The geographical environment of rural life, the characteristics of agricultural production and social customs also make this local art have distinctive Han folk customs and artistic characteristics.

In the past, stick grilles was visited during the Spring Festival in both the north and the south. In the south, it is only posted when you get married now, but it is generally not posted during the Spring Festival. However, it is still very popular on strip grills in the north. In order to set off the festive atmosphere, paper-cuts will be posted on the windows in rural areas before the Spring Festival. Generally speaking, the style of window grilles is relatively free, except for the "corner flowers" stuck in the four corners and the "group flowers" folded and cut, there is no restriction on their external contours. The theme of window grilles is very wide, and there are a lot of drama stories. Window grilles are more common in the north.

Window grilles are rich in content and wide in subject matter. Because most of the buyers of window grilles are farmers, window grilles have quite a lot to show farmers' lives, such as farming, weaving, fishing, herding sheep, feeding pigs and raising chickens. With its unique generalization and exaggeration, window grilles fully display auspicious things and good wishes, and decorate festivals with prosperity and celebration.