This book contains the most intricate examples of actual Chinese paper-cuts, each protected by a glassine overlay and presented opposite photographs of related traditional folk customs with a description in English explaining their meaning and relevance to Chinese society. The paper-cuttings depict living customs of the people of Sichuan and comprise - Sugar-Painting; Covered Bowl Tea-Drinking; Rattle-Drum; Jampan; Wheel Barrow Transportation; Ear-Picking; Hair-Shave Shoulder Pole; Eating Chafing-Pot; and Bamboo Weaving. Hardback. New condition. Cat No 3722