The relationship between silkworm and paper cutting art is explored
Qian Haiqin  Vincent Wee Eng Kim

University of Tunku Abdul Rahman Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 50400；

Abstract：The silkworm, as a creature in nature, provides endless inspiration and raw materials for paper-cutting art through its unique way of life. Paper-cutting art, with its exquisite skills and rich cultural connotations, nurtures the growth of silkworms. This distinctive artistic form and the bidirectional interaction between sericulture production are rare in other art fields. This paper aims to explore the intrinsic connection between silkworms and paper-cutting art. Through field investigations and the organization of literature, it delves into how they influence each other and reveals their shared value and profound significance in Chinese culture.

Key words：Silkworm；Paper cutting art；Cultural relevance

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