Chinese paper cutting is a unique art form, since paper was invented in China and has existed there for thousands of years. Common designs are animals, flowers and figures, cut with scissors or knife, mainly made to decorate doors and windows. Paper cuttings are also called window flowers or cutting pictures. Paper cutting has long history featuring both national and regional themes.

In a lot of Chinese villages, people still maintained the old custom to decorate their windows with the colorful paper cuttings. Women will get together to cut the paper when the traditional Spring Festival is coming.

Here is a link that might be useful: Chinese Windows Decorations