Paper craftworks of beseto countries
When you follow the history of civilization
there is always paper.
Paper, which was started to be used 4-5 thousand years ago
during the Nile Civilization of Egypt, developed into a form much like how it is today as it found its way to China.
Paper was developed in the beginning for recording human history.
But as it penetrated deeply into our lives it developed into various different forms.
The paper craftwork of Korea is not as decorative, but developed more for the use in practical everyday lives.
Paper was used as materials for everyday household objects.
Paper craftwork of China had a strong symbolic meaning
as talismans that brought good fortune.
From letters to animal shapes, the cut out pieces of various shapes are all red in color.
From daily household objects to ornaments decorating the house, the paper craftwork of Japan is realistic.
Let's meet the paper craftworks of the 3 Beseto countries,
which have melted into the everyday lives of the people each in different ways.