The tiger's secularization As humans gradually cast off their fear of tigers, they became able to appreciate the tiger on equal terms. The tiger's powerful physique, its lithe, graceful movements and beautiful pelt inspired the splendid tiger patterns we still see today in folk art.
當人類對虎漸漸擺脫恐懼感，也能以平等的觀點去欣賞虎的特性，老虎矯健的體型、靈活優美的動作、鮮麗的皮毛，經過民間變成今天我們所見色彩燦爛的民藝虎。