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Chinese Knot

Chinese Knot or Chinese traditional decorating Knot is a kind of characteristic folk decorations of handicraft art. Appeared in ancient time, developed in Tang and Song Dynasty (960-1229A.D.)and popularized in Ming and Qing Dynasty (1368-1911A.D.) It shows us the wisdom of ancient Chinese in one aspect.Chinese Knot has now become a kind of elegant and colorful arts and crafts from its original practical use.

The characteristic of Chinese Knot is that every knot is made of a single rope and named by its specific form and meaning. By combining different knots or other auspicious adornments(吉祥的装饰品) skillfully, an unique auspicious ornament which represents beauty, idea and wishes is formed. For example, \of joy\\\Auspiciousness as one wishes\and \you a fair wind\are Chinese traditional pleasant phrases expressing warmest regards, best wishes and finest ideal.

Today. The basic method of Chinese Knot has more than ten.They are according to the shape of the knot,utility,or original source and significance for names,such as:①Double coin knot(双线结)②Chinese Button knot(纽扣结)③Cross knot(十字结)④Million characters knot(万字结)⑤Auspicious knot(吉祥结)⑥Ping knot⑦Pan chang knot(盘长结)⑧Oxalis knot(酢浆草结)⑨Caisson Ceiling knot(藻井结).

Making the Chinese knot involves three processes, naming tying knots, tightening and adding the finishing touches.Knot- tying methods are fixed, but the tightening can determine the degree of tension in a knot, the length of loops (ears) and the smoothness and orderliness of the lines. Thus, how well a Chinese knot has been tightened can demonstrate the skill and artistic merit of a knot artist. Finishing a knot means inlaying pearls or jade stones, starching the knot into certain patterns, or adding any other final touches. Besides the Two-coin Knot, the Chinese knot is three dimensional in structure. It consists of two planes tied together leaving a hollow center. Such 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, such as the jade.

To fit in with the needs of modern life, Chinese Knot has various products. The two main series are auspicious hanging and knitting clothing adornment. Auspicious hanging includes large tapestry, big room hanging, automobile hanging etc. Knitting clothing adornment includes ring, eardrop, hand chain, necklace and other woman's special adornments.The Chinese knot,with its classical elegance and ever-changing variations,is both practical and ornamental,fully reflecting the grace and depth of Chinese culture.Today, people are fond of Chinese Knot for its characteristic form, colorfulness and profound meaning.

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