Traditional Chinese Knotting Art 3 -- Elegant Clothing Knots

Author: Fang Yongping
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: The Chinese knot is a unique decorative traditional craft of the Chinese nation and also a precious cultural heritage of our country. It has beautiful shapes, rich colors, and profound meanings. The works of Chinese knot art have deeply permeated all aspects of our lives and are loved by people. In China, "knot" symbolizes strength and harmony, embodying warm human relationships. For example, it represents the importance of collective strength with "unity," expresses the sentiments of a young girl with "a thousand knots in the heart," conveys the sweetness and warmth of "wedlock," and signifies lifelong vows of "eternal unity." "Knot" has always been an indispensable abstract element in the social life of human society.