Traditional Chinese decorative knots, also known as Chinese knots, are typical local arts of China, it has a long history which was appeared in Tang Dinasty and became popular in the end of Ming Dinasty.
They are a distinctive and traditional Chinese folk handicraft woven separately from one piece of thread and named according to its shape and meaning. In Chinese, Chinese knoting means reunion, friendliness, peace, warmth, marriage, love, and so on. Chinese knots are often used to express good wishes, including happiness, prosperity, love and the absence of evil. Mostly,It can be seen during the festival.
The Chinese knot is based on over a dozen basic knots named according to their distinctive shapes, usages, or origins.Except for the Two-Coins Knot, the Chinese knot is three dimensional in structure. It comprises two planes tied together leaving a hollow center. Such a structure lends rigidity to the work as a whole and keeps its shape when hung on the wall. The hollow center also allows for the addition of precious stones.The Chinese knot, with its classic elegance and ever-changing variations, is both practical and ornamental, fully reflecting the grace and depth of Chinese culture.
Chinese knoting is one of the best gift and souvenir to buy. If you wish to visit China in the future, you should not miss it.
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