From Scissors to Storytelling:Manchu Paper Cutting in Yiwulü Mountain剪影绘情：医巫闾山满族剪纸艺术

王美玉

Yiwulü Mountain Manchupaper cutting is one of the Manchufolk arts in Northeast Chinaand has a long history. It camefrom Yiwulü Mountain and wasregarded as one of the treasures ofManchu culture.

Yiwulü Mountain Manchupaper cutting is an art form thatuses scissors to cut various shapesand patterns on paper. The paper used for paper cutting is usually plain white or red， while thescissors are specially made sharp tools.

Manchu paper cutting features（ 使突出） a wide range of patterns and themes， including animals， plants， figures， flowers.

These patterns not only have decorative（ 裝饰的）purposes but also carry symbolic（ 象征的） meanings，reflecting the beliefs， life， and traditional values ofthe Manchu people.

Creating Yiwulü Mountain Manchu papercutting requires the patience and skill of the artist.First， the artist folds the paper into several layersbased on the design， and then carefully cuts out eachshape with scissors. The whole process requires exact hand-eyecoordination（ 协调） and creativity because once the paper is cut，it cannot be repaired.

The importance of Yiwulü Mountain Manchu paper cutting inmodern times should not be overlooked（ 忽略）. It not only keepsand protects Manchu culture but also serves as a window to showManchu artistic talent and creativity. By creating and displayingManchu paper cutting， people can gain a better understanding ofManchu culture .

Therefore， we should respect and protect this unique art formof Yiwulü Mountain Manchu paper cutting. At the same time，we should actively spread and share it， allowing more people toappreciate and understand the beauty of Manchu paper cutting art.