Chinese knotting: Practical guide

Author: Liao Shuhua, Zhan Lijun
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Chinese knot art is a unique folk handicraft knotting art in China. It embodies the wisdom and profound cultural heritage of the Chinese people with its distinctive Eastern charm and rich variety of designs. During the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games bid, the Chinese knot, as a symbol of traditional Chinese culture, was deeply loved by friends from all over the world. This book is a practical guide to Chinese knot art, providing detailed explanations of various common knotting techniques. The content is rich and the methods are concise and easy to learn! Since 1983, various Chinese knot exhibitions have been held in Taiwan, ranging in size. From first encountering Chinese knots to now, it has been exactly 20 years. The development of Chinese knot art, like a curve in a statistical table, has experienced periods of peak prosperity and times of decline. This book introduces the knotting techniques of Chinese knot art and showcases its works.