The history of Chinese knots

The history of Chinese knots: It was first tied by sewing clothes in the Paleolithic Age, and then extended to the sacrificial 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 the Han nationality and conform to the customs and aesthetic concepts of traditional decoration in China, so it is named Chinese knot. There are many kinds of Chinese knots, such as double money knot, ox knot, pipa knot, gold knot, cross knot, auspicious knot, swastika knot, coiled knot, algae well knot, double connection, bow knot, trick knot and so on. Chinese knots represent unity, happiness and peace, especially among the people, and their exquisite workmanship is deeply loved by the public.

Chinese knots are woven with a silk thread from beginning to end, and each basic knot is named according to its shape and meaning. Combining different ornaments with each other, or with other ornaments with auspicious patterns, China traditional auspicious ornaments with unique shapes, colorful colors, profound meanings and rich connotations are formed.