Learning guide by Chinese Paper Cut. Cultural sources are listed below.
Contentment & abundance
The pig belongs to the Chinese zodiac and is often associated with plenty and a comfortable life. The flowers in this paper-cut design turn its familiar rounded form into a festive decoration.
Contentment & abundance
The pig belongs to the Chinese zodiac and is often associated with plenty and a comfortable life. The flowers in this paper-cut design turn its familiar rounded form into a festive decoration.
Inside this paper pattern
A lively pig carries floral and crescent-shaped openings across its body. The sourced paper cut preserves a curled tail, upright ears, hooves, and a recognizable snout.
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 floral pig 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.
