Xiantao folk paper-cut originated from the word "Xi" improvised by peasant women, which was used as a simple paper-cut for wedding ceremony and decoration, and later formed an artistic variety, while a large number of people were welcomed by sculptors who used wax plates to carve "flowers" for embroidery.

Xiantao's "flower-like" composition is lush and complete, with clear black and white, smooth and accurate knife cutting, fine and rigorous broken work, beautiful and symmetrical dots, rounded lines, strong picture expression and rich and balanced patterns. Realistic freehand brushwork, deformation without losing its original shape, rich artistic language and strong decorative atmosphere. The theme of traditional folk paper-cutting in our city is mostly related to "water town". For example, wedding double happiness paper-cutting, mostly with.

Water towns such as "Ice Lotus" and "Yuanyang" are dotted with animals and plants; Auspicious symbols are also commonly used, such as "fish intestines with gas" and "double money", which symbolize the feelings of husband and wife and the happiness of parents. Xiantao paper-cut not only has the characteristics of paper-cut in southern China, but also has the typical characteristics of paper-cut in Jianghan Water Town, which has become a way for people to beautify their lives and cultivate their interests. The unique Xiantao paper-cut is more and more popular among people.