Learning guide by Chinese Paper Cut. Cultural sources are listed below.
Blessings for the home
A welcome wish at the door.
Blessings for the home
Fu is the Chinese character for blessing or good fortune. It is familiar on New Year decorations; some households display it upside down as a play on fortune arriving.
Inside this paper pattern
The Chinese character Fu is cut as negative lettering within a diamond. Follow the actual strokes; this flat-sheet pattern keeps the character upright.
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 fu · good fortune template and cutting guide
Patterns with this motif
Explore different designs with the same motif. The interpretation concerns the recognizable symbol; surrounding ornaments may simply be decorative.
