In life, we often see different colors of paper-cutting, such as red, yellow, gold, white and so on. Different colors have different uses, and there are some sayings. Let's introduce them one by one.

Red paper-cut is the most commonly used in our life. Chinese New Year greeting characters and window grilles are basically red. Red is an auspicious color, symbolizing auspiciousness and happiness. All celebrations, weddings, weddings, full moons, birthdays, housewarming and opening are all red paper-cuts.

Yellow is a positive color and a noble color. Ancient emperors, birthday girls, monks and so on all used yellow, so the same is true in paper-cutting. Yellow paper-cutting is an instrument for paper-cutting fairy Buddha patterns and suppressing demons.

Golden paper-cut is similar to yellow, but more noble than yellow, and is often used for fairy Buddha patterns or auspicious figures.

White paper-cut is often used for embroidery samples and bottom molds, and sometimes it is also used for mourning.

Green and blue paper-cuts can be used with red paper-cuts or alone. Purple series paper-cuts are mostly used for sacrificial paper-cuts.

Black paper-cut is more common and widely used. In western Henan, black paper-cuts will also be posted for Chinese New Year and marriage. They regard black paper-cut as a positive color, which can ward off evil spirits and avoid disasters.

The colors and uses of paper-cutting are generally classified in this way, and there may be some differences in different regions. Is your hometown classified like this? Welcome to leave a message for discussion.