Why are Chinese knots red?

Red symbolizes happiness, and Chinese knots represent unity, happiness and peace, so people make red Chinese knots, which means beauty.

Chinese knot is a unique hand-woven handicraft in China, and its exquisiteness and wisdom are only one aspect of ancient civilization in China. It was first knotted by sewing clothes in the Paleolithic Age, and then extended to the ritual records of the Han Dynasty, and then evolved into today's decorative techniques.

Jade articles worn by Zhou people are often decorated with Chinese knots, and bronzes in the Warring States period also have patterns of Chinese knots. It was not until the Qing Dynasty that Chinese knots really became a popular art among the people. Nowadays, it is mostly used to decorate gifts and personal ornaments indoors and between relatives and friends. Because of its symmetrical and exquisite appearance, it can represent the long history of China and conform to the customs and aesthetic concepts of traditional decoration in China, so it is named Chinese knot.

Chinese knots are not only beautifully shaped and brightly colored, but also these, such as "how auspicious and festive", "both longevity and happiness", "double happiness at the door", "good luck" and "bon voyage", represent warm and rich good wishes, and are excellent works to praise and convey heartfelt prayers and wishes.

There are more than ten kinds of basic knots in the extended data, and their names are all named according to their shapes, uses or original sources and meanings.

1, Double Money Knot: It looks like two and a half pieces of ancient China copper coins, hence the name.

2. Newbutton knot: it is often used to tie clothes, and it is named because of its function.

3. Pipa knot: This knot evolved from a double-line ox knot, which is used to make decorative buckles for Tang suits and cheongsam.

4. Tuanjinjie: It looks like a flower, hence the name. The golden knot is complete and diverse, similar to the shape of a flower. Although the knot is small, it is beautiful and not easy to loosen. Often inlaid with beads, very beautiful.

5, cross knot: two sides of the knot, one side is the mouth, the other side is the cross, called a cross knot.

6. Auspicious knot: Auspicious knot is an extension of the cross knot and one of the ancient decorative knots, which means auspiciousness and auspiciousness. The knitting method is simple, the knot shape is beautiful, there are many kinds, and it is widely used. When used alone, if the knot is easily deformed by hanging heavy objects, it can be fixed with setting glue.

7. The swastika used by the Nazi Party: The line of the knot resembles the symbol of Buddhism, hence the name.

8. Coil knot: a kind of Chinese knot. It symbolizes the highest state of unity of mind and matter, no beginning, no end and eternity, and represents the auspiciousness of the avenue, so people attach great importance to it. The length of the disk symbolizes the realization of the cycle, is the origin of all things, and is one of the most important foundation knots. It is often the main knot of many varied knots, and because Chinese knots are closely symmetrical, they are easily loved by ordinary people in sense and vision.

9, algae well knot: compact structure, gorgeous, shaped like an ancient patio, hence the name. The homonym of well and brocade is also called algae well.

10, flat knot: a flat knot formed by taking a line or an object as the axis and shuttling the two ends of another line around the axis. Flat knots are widely used, which can be used to connect ropes with the same thickness, and can also be used to weave bracelets, chains and other accessories.

1 1, double connection: "Lian", which means continuous connection and continuation. This knot consists of two simple knots, which are firm and not easy to loosen, hence the name "double knot".

12, Oxalis Knot: Also known as "Chinese Bow", its three outer ears are like leaves of Oxalis, hence the name. Oxalis is the national flower of Ireland, with beautiful appearance and auspicious meaning.

13, bow: a knot made of butterflies, similar to the shape of bats. In southern dialect, butterfly is homophonic with blessing. If the butterfly is matched with copper coins, it is called a blessing in sight. If made into five pairs of butterflies, it can symbolize five blessings.

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