Chinese knot
Outline
• The Development of Chinese knot • The Classification of Chinese knot • The Method of making Chinese knot • The Meaning of Chinese knot
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Words
Handicraft n. 手工艺品
Longevity n. 长寿
Stamen n.雄蕊
Petaபைடு நூலகம் n.花瓣
Sanskrit n. 梵文
Buddhism n.佛教
According to historical materials 据史料记载
Just as its name implies 顾名思义
Developed in Tang and Song Dynasty Popularized in Ming and Qing Dynasty Symbol of Chinese handicraft
Keep records by tying knot 结绳记事
Classification
• Basic knot (基本结) • Extended knot (变化结) • Combined knot (组合结)
Main steps
(剪刀) (钩针)
• Weave (编) • Pull (抽) • Trim(修)
Meaning
In Chinese “knot” means: Reunion, Friendship, Peace, Marriage etc.
Meaning
Panchang knot: accompanying, longevity Button knot: elegant and showily Double coin knot: plenty money Tuanjin knot: bright future Swastika knot: endless wealth and happiness