Foshan paper-cutting is said to have originated from the Central Plains, and was developed in conjunction with local folk customs, handicrafts and commerce. By the Qing Dynasty, it had gradually become a popular trend, and the local organizations came into being. The traditional Foshan paper-cutting chooses its content and form based on social sentiment and public opinion. The eternal themes include the festive auspiciousness, exorcism, longevity, and so on. They are extremely popular among the people with the enduring popularity. Corresponding to this theme, Foshan paper-cutting is distinguished by the brilliant copper foil and bright colored paper, forming an exclusive local style, and also creating the featured forms of expression such as copper-cutting paper-cutting.