Abundance & blessings
Yu, the word for fish, sounds like a word for surplus. This composition combines two carp with Fu, the character for good fortune, bringing the wishes for plenty and blessings into one circular window decoration.
Abundance & blessings
Yu, the word for fish, sounds like a word for surplus. This composition combines two carp with Fu, the character for good fortune, bringing the wishes for plenty and blessings into one circular window decoration.
Inside this paper pattern
Two carp curve around a central Fu character, surrounded by blossoms and a circular border. The original color background is removed; the remaining openings form the playable cut.
A wish to give
Choose a paper color and take your time with the openings. Export your finished piece as a keepsake or share it with someone you care about. Meanings in folk art vary by place and occasion; the wish you add can be personal.
Make this motif
Download the carps & good fortune template and cutting guide