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Papercutting “began as a matriarchal tradition, with women slicing decorations out of dyed red paper and displaying them on ceilings, door frames and windowpanes to welcome luck and prosperity.”

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I love how this article highlights the multiple societies that make use of papercut art, from papel picado in Mexico to Karen Walker’s haunting silhouettes.

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• The Thrillingly Intricate Art of Cut Paper — via NYT Magazine

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