Paper cut is the art of cutting paper to create decorative designs or illustrations. This technique involves precise cutting using a fine knife or scissors to produce layers of paper that form silhouettes, motifs, or intricate scenes. The style often emphasizes light-dark contrast, with bright or white paper cut to reveal a darker background. Paper cut artworks can be flat or layered to create a three-dimensional effect. It is popular in various cultures such as Jianzhi in China, Kirie in Japan, and Scherenschnitte in Europe.