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Pomegranate Wishes: meaning in Chinese paper cutting

The pomegranate’s many seeds traditionally suggested many descendants. Here, that historical association becomes a broader personal wish for a flourishing family.

Learning guide by Chinese Paper Cut. Cultural sources are listed below.

Family & abundance

A home full of life and care.

Family & abundance

The pomegranate’s many seeds traditionally suggested many descendants. Here, that historical association becomes a broader personal wish for a flourishing family.

Inside this paper pattern

A crown-shaped calyx sits above the round fruit. Seed-shaped openings make its traditional association with a flourishing family visible.

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 pomegranate wishes 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.

Sources & further reading

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