摘要
The traditional paper-cut of Yuxian （a county in northern China＇s Hebei Province） enjoys a great reputation, at home and abroad, because of the distinct skills -- incised carving and stippling -- used to make the crafts. The paper-cuts, which originated during the Ming Dynasty （1368-1644）, are widely used as decorations on windows. It has often been said that Yuxian＇s paper-cuts are ＂a beautiful symbol of Chinese art.＂
蔚县剪纸源于明代，以“阴刻”和“色彩点染”为主，故有“三分工七分染”之说；因其风格独特，在国内外享有盛誉。蔚县剪纸又称“窗花”，其空灵、艳丽的风格被誉为“中华民族一种美丽的象征性符号”。
