Chinese Knot Appreciation

Author: Yuanquan
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Publish Date: 2000-09-01
Features: This book consists of five parts: Knot Art Appreciation, Basic Knots, Varied Knots, Combinations of Knots, and Diagrams for Making Flat-Pan Chinese Knots. The creation of Chinese knots can be broadly divided into three categories: basic knots, varied knots, and combined knots. The knotting techniques, in addition to requiring proficiency in various basic knots, share common principles and can be summarized as basic techniques and combination techniques. Basic techniques involve knotting with single, double, or multiple lines, using variations in parallel or separated thread ends to create a variety of knots or knot groups. On the other hand, combination techniques utilize methods such as thread extension, earlobe extension, and earlobe connection to flexibly combine different knots, resulting in a series of endlessly varied knot decorations. Transform the ordinary into the magical, unleash your imagination: a treasure of traditional Chinese art. With one pair of hands and one piece of rope, you can roam freely in your dreams! Chinese knotting art, tracing back to its origins in ancient China where "rope knots" were used to tie objects or as record-keeping symbols, has gradually created a wide variety of folk auspicious knot decorations. Naturally, it has developed into a unique national-style decorative traditional craft.