Huang County Dyeing Window Paper-cutting

Huang County Dyeing Window Paper-cutting dates back to the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty, with a history of over two hundred years.The earliest form, known as “Tianpiliang,” involved painting and coloring on thin mica sheets to create decorative window decorations. These were referred to as Huang County “window-dyeing” or “dyeing window paper-cutting.”

Over time, this primitive form could no longer satisfy the aesthetic tastes of the people of Huang County. They began to incorporate elements of paper-cutting techniques from Northeast China, using delicate, sharp scissors and carving knives to cut and carve patterns on thin Xuan paper (though drawing paper is also used now). These patterns were then painted with bright, vibrant colors, creating a technique that blends paper-cutting (or carving) and dyeing (color application).

Today, Huang County Dyeing Window Paper-cutting has expanded far beyond the small courtyards of rural homes and entered the world of modern design. It can be seen in product packaging, logo advertising, interior decoration, costume design, bookbinding, stamp design, newspaper headers, comics, stage design, animation, film and television, and many other fields, becoming a cherished cultural asset for humanity.