Inheritor of Paper-cut Artistry in Guandu District, Kunming 

Luo Zhuxiang (罗竹香), born in 1926, is a renowned paper-cut artist from Guandu District (官渡区) in Kunming (昆明), where she currently resides in the Cultural Center Dormitory.

A Family Tradition of Paper-cutting

Luo was raised in a rural environment and hails from a family with a rich legacy of paper-cut artistry. Both her grandmother and mother were celebrated paper-cut artists in the local community, and the family’s craftsmanship has been passed down for over a century.

Early Beginnings in Paper-cutting

Luo began her journey with paper-cutting at the age of 12, learning the craft from her mother. She showed remarkable talent not only in paper-cutting but also in embroidery. By the age of 20, she was already creating her own designs, drawing inspiration from folk tales and translating them into intricate paper-cut patterns.

Recognition and Achievements

Luo’s artistic achievements were first featured in Yunnan Daily (《云南日报》) in 1957, marking the beginning of widespread recognition for her work. She is affectionately known as the “Flower Cutting Lady” (剪花婆) and is considered the leading figure in Guandu’s paper-cutting traditions.

Her works are not only widely used in local folklore but have also been showcased in numerous prestigious exhibitions, such as national arts and crafts exhibitions and joint exhibitions with 25 provinces and cities. Throughout her career, Luo has received multiple awards for her outstanding contributions to the craft of paper-cutting.

For more details, please visit the original source: Yunnan Cultural Heritage.