Chinese Knot


Chinese knot is a unique hand-woven craft. It shows a fantastic side of the wisdom of ancient Han civilizations. It was developed from sewing in the Paleolithic Period, extended to the Han Dynasty ritual notes and finally become today's decorative craft. Nowadays, Chinese knot mainly used as decorations of the room, gifts and portable accessories. Because of its delicate appearance of symmetry, it can represent a long history of the Han, in line with the custom decorative and aesthetic concepts of traditional Chinese, so named for the Chinese knot. Chinese knot represents unity and happiness, especially in the private sector, its exquisite workmanship loved by the public.

Chinese knot plaited with a single silk thread from start to finish and each knot gets its name according to its shape and meaning. Combine different knot ornaments together or other articles with auspicious pattern to form a unique and colorful Chinese traditional auspicious decorative items with rich with meaning and connotation. The material of Chinese knot is red tread, but there are many varieties, Including silk, cotton, linen, nylon, blending, etc.

Chinese knot is unique to China's folk art hand-knitting art, with its unique oriental charm and colorful changes, fully embodies the wisdom and rich cultural heritage of the Chinese people. In the Beijing Olympics process, Chinese knot as a symbol of Chinese traditional culture is loved by friends from other countries.

Compilation Method of Chinese Knot

Preparation of Chinese knot, roughly divided into the basic knot, varying knot and combinatorial knot three categories. It’s knitting techniques, in addition to all the basic techniques, all with a common principle of knitting and can be summarized as the basic techniques and combinations techniques. But the basic techniques use a single line, double line or lines to knitting, or change the use of the parallel thread to separate thread so as to make colorful knot or bow section; and a combination of techniques use the extend of head and extended ear flap, and combine various knot flexibly, complete bundle of ever-changing knot ornaments.

Learning Chinese knot art is the final stage of their own design work stage. Design a set of beautiful decorative knot, the most important thing is to determine its purpose and function, and then determine its size and shape, taking into account of the appropriate use of color matching and accessories. The jewelry applications should insist on simple and elegant style. As long as the freedom use of flexible knot group, inject your own artistic beauty and deep emotion to it, which will be able to fully demonstrate the beauty of Chinese traditional art.

The shape, color and ornaments should suit each other. Either side of the line can intertwined with adhesive tape or make it straight so that it can be used for knitting. If the knot has comprehensive shapes, you can use beading needle to spotting. Bearded needle and tweezers can help you with withdrawing. Get a clear understanding of line position, if there is any mistake, then correct it as soon as possible. Tighten the heart of the knot firstly and then switch the position of knot ear. Studded with matching beads to make a beautiful decorative knot.

Cultural Connotations of Chinese Knot

Chinese knot, it displays fantasy and wisdom of the ancient Chinese civilization.
It has a complex graceful curve, but it can be reduced to the simple two-dimensional line.
It has elegant charm which come from the basic tools of human life in the beginning years.
It is a sign of the descendants heart linked to heart.

Because of the age, Chinese knot history has always been throughout human history. Long cultural heritage makes the Han ethnic Chinese knot penetration unique, purely cultural essence, rich in cultural heritage. Chinese knot not only has shape and color beauty, but also gain its name because of its meaning, such as Endless knot, caisson knot and double the money knot, reflecting the ancient Chinese cultural beliefs and strong religious overtones. It embodies the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty of good intentions.

Chinese knot, put our thoughts connected with ancestors; Chinese knot, so we communicated with the ancients’ affection.
 

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