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Artisan's paper cuttings depict Xinjiang stories

CGTN

A photo shows a paper-cutting work by artisan Wang Ge in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, February 19, 2024. /CFP
A photo shows a paper-cutting work by artisan Wang Ge in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, February 19, 2024. /CFP

A photo shows a paper-cutting work by artisan Wang Ge in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, February 19, 2024. /CFP

A photo shows artisan Wang Ge creating a paper-cutting work in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, February 19, 2024. /CFP
A photo shows artisan Wang Ge creating a paper-cutting work in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, February 19, 2024. /CFP

A photo shows artisan Wang Ge creating a paper-cutting work in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, February 19, 2024. /CFP

Artisan Wang Ge holds up one of her paper-cutting works in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, February 19, 2024. /CFP
Artisan Wang Ge holds up one of her paper-cutting works in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, February 19, 2024. /CFP

Artisan Wang Ge holds up one of her paper-cutting works in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, February 19, 2024. /CFP

A photo shows a paper-cutting studio in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, February 19, 2024. /CFP
A photo shows a paper-cutting studio in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, February 19, 2024. /CFP

A photo shows a paper-cutting studio in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, February 19, 2024. /CFP

A photo shows paper-cutting works by artisan Wang Ge in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, February 19, 2024. /CFP
A photo shows paper-cutting works by artisan Wang Ge in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, February 19, 2024. /CFP

A photo shows paper-cutting works by artisan Wang Ge in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, February 19, 2024. /CFP

The stories of Xinjiang come to life in the paper-cutting work of an artisan in a studio in Urumqi. Armed with a pair of scissors, dexterous skills and her creativity, Wang Ge carefully snips red paper into designs and patterns that reflect cultures of her region.

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