Learn to Make Chinese Knots - Accessories Edition (1)

Author: Li Shen
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Publish Date: 2007-02-01
Features: Chinese knot has entered thousands of households and "caught fire"! It is no longer the exclusive domain of handmade hobbyists, nor just a festive symbol for holidays. Like hanging money and window decorations, despite its long history, it has gone global. Over a decade of creating Chinese knots has brought the author immense joy. Based on years of teaching and experience, and incorporating feedback from many handmade knot enthusiasts, this book presents a comprehensive approach to Chinese knot weaving, balancing fundamentals and advanced techniques. The book progresses from simple to complex, using illustrations to demonstrate knotting methods as much as possible. It is richly illustrated, aiming for clarity and thoroughness. To make it easier for readers to follow the diagrams, large illustrations are specially used. The book introduces various common basic knots, as well as over a dozen practical combination and variation knots, explaining the difficulties and details in detail. To help improve everyone's skills, it also includes the making of 3D Chinese knot butterflies, further enriching the techniques of Chinese knot weaving.