Nice decorative knot

Author: Masayama Hashida
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: The book includes approximately 60 knotting techniques. A small piece of rope can transform in countless ways, so magically and unpredictably, showcasing the myriad forms of things. The mysterious essence of rope knotting art gradually helps one understand the ancient belief that knots possessed magical powers and were revered. Based on traditional Japanese knots—simple ones from ancient times, elegant ones from the Heian period, warrior-style knots from the Kamakura period, sealing knots from the Muromachi period, and craft knots from the Edo period—the book selects representative knots and attempts to integrate the art of knotting into modern life. The book provides highly effective, detailed illustrations explaining the tying methods and techniques of knots.