Paper-cutter celebrates upcoming Asian Games

So far, more than 20 paper-cuttings, mixed with the elements of the upcoming Asian Games, have been created by Su and other members of her team.

Su said that cultural and creative products inspired by her works, such as environmentally friendly cloth bags, coasters and pillows have been designed to better promote traditional culture.

Paper-cutting are used in China for ornamental purposes and are usually pasted over windows, glass doors and mirrors on holidays or special occasions such as weddings. They are among the most popular decorations for Spring Festival.

The motif is digitally layered and the pieces of paper carrying the motif are then carved and colored by hand. Multiple pieces of paper produce a three-dimensional effect.

Haining paper-cutting art is one representatives of the 1,500-year-old Chinese paper-cutting art. It is a record of people's lives and natural scenery south of the Yangtze River, mixing realism with creative imagination.

The Asian Games will take place between Sept 23 and Oct 8 in Hangzhou and five other cities in Zhejiang province — Ningbo, Wenzhou, Jinhua, Shaoxing and Huzhou.