Learning guide by Chinese Paper Cut. Cultural sources are listed below.
Good fortune & a new day
Here is to a brighter morning.
Good fortune & a new day
A zodiac animal and a herald of dawn, the rooster appears in auspicious decoration. Its name, ji, recalls the sound of a word for good fortune.
Inside this paper pattern
The sourced side view preserves the comb, beak, chest, feet, and high arched tail. Feather divisions become carved openings in a single paper color.
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 proud rooster 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.
