Paper-cutting home museum in Beijing

Chinese paper-cutting artist Liu Ren works at home in Beijing, capital of China, June 8, 2006. As an infatuate of Chinese traditional paper-cutting, Liu Ren set up a paper-cutting home museum in 1999 for the purpose of carrying forward the traditional handicraft and sharing with others the joy brought by paper-cutting. Fanciers of Chinese paper-cutting from more than 30 countries and regions have visited her household museum after its establishment.[Xinhua Photo]

Chinese paper-cutting artist Liu Ren displays her creation with the theme of the FIFA Football World Cup at home in Beijing, capital of China, June 8, 2006. [Xinhua Photo]

Chinese paper-cutting artist Liu Ren (L) is invited to take part in an activity for the Chinese Cultural Heritage Day with her creations in Beijing, capital of China, June 10, 2006. [Xinhua Photo]

Chinese paper-cutting artist Liu Ren displays a festive lantern with her creations on at home in Beijing, capital of China, June 8, 2006. [Xinhua Photo]

Chinese paper-cutting artist Liu Ren sweeps the courtyard during a break in Beijing, capital of China, June 8, 2006. [Xinhua Photo]

Chinese paper-cutting artist Liu Ren (R) teaches her daughter the handicraft at home in Beijing, capital of China, June 8, 2006. [Xinhua Photo]

Chinese paper-cutting artist Liu Ren (R) chats with a visiting friend at home in Beijing, capital of China, June 8, 2006. [Xinhua Photo]

Chinese paper-cutting artist Liu Ren is engaged in designing work at home in Beijing, capital of China, June 8, 2006. [Xinhua Photo]

Chinese paper-cutting artist Liu Ren arranges materials at home in Beijing, capital of China, June 8, 2006. [Xinhua Photo]