In the mirror, she looks like an Eastern woman straight out of an ancient painting. However, this hanfu enthusiast, who is well versed in traditional Chinese clothing, is a native American.

Pu Yao uses paper-cutting techniques to create traditional hanfu dress ... "From drafting the initial sketch and drawing to carving and final stitching, it took about two weeks to complete." ...

In the skilled hands of Pu Yao, a Shaanxi artisan, a 3-meter-long paper-cutting hanfu adorned with cloud motifs and featuring a phoenix is taking shape. Before her lies an expansive garment ...