The construction of database of Nanjing folk paper cutting design

It s an effective method to protect the intangible cultural heritage that by constructing the database of traditional folk paper cutting design. Constructing the pattern database of nanjing folk paper cutting depends on the scientific description of resources and classification system. It completely reflects the wide range of applicable objects, the interactivity of category system, concise layer architecture, the accuracy of resource naming and the convenience for the users. The database will be incorporated into a higher level database system as a sub database. It is not only a useful way to supplement the research of the traditional Nanjing folk paper cutting, but also a highly operational platform for the protection, inheritance, research and utilization of cultural heritage.