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Chinese paper-cutting originated from the practice of worship of both ancestors and gods, a traditional part of Chinese culture dating back roughly two millennia. According to archaeological records, paper-cutting originates from the 6th century, although some believe that its history could be traced back as far as the Warring States period (around 3 BC), long before paper was invented.
Polistes olivaceus, also known as the yellow oriental paper wasp [2] or Macao paper wasp, [3] is a species of paper wasp. In the Cook Islands, it is known in English simply as the yellow paper wasp [ note 1 ] , while its Cook Island Maori name is "Rango Patia" or other variation depending on the island.
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Chinese paper cutting, in a style that is practically identical to the original 6th-century form. Jianzhi (Chinese: 剪紙, pinyin: jiǎnzhǐ) is a traditional style of papercutting in China, and it originated from cutting patterns for rich Chinese embroideries and later developed into a folk art in itself.
Polistes versicolor, also known as the variegated paper wasp or yellow paper wasp [note 1], is a subtropical social wasp within Polistes, the most common genus of paper wasp. It is the most widely distributed of South American wasp species and is particularly common in the Southeastern Brazilian states. [ 3 ]
The museum contains paper-cut works by Zhang Xiufang and Zhang Muli, in addition the museum contains lamps decorated with paper cuts. [7] In 2016, the museum organized an exhibition with works by Hsing Yun. The museum also houses works by Zhao Hongmei and Zhang Yongshou. [8] The museum is divided into four sections [9]
The original Post-it note color is Canary Yellow, the color of the notes when they were initially invented, and it remains one of the most popular colorways to this day. [31] All the notes are recyclable, but 3M has also introduced Greener Post-It Notes, which feature a 67% plant-based adhesive and recycled paper that uses no new trees.
Papel picado for sale at a market in Coyoacán, Mexico City for Day of the Dead. Papel picado coming down from a Mexican church. Papel picado ("perforated paper," "pecked paper") is a traditional Mexican decorative craft made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper. [1]