The Origin and Meaning of Chinese Knots

Notes on the Origin and Knoting of Chinese Knots

As early as ancient times, people took notes by tying knots. According to ancient records, people didn't have the tools to take notes at that time, but in order not to forget things, there was a way to tie knots, so that big things would be tied with ropes, and small things would be tied with ropes. It can be seen that in ancient times, "knot" was given different meanings by our ancestors.

One of the origins of Chinese knots is the Qian Qian knot.

A poet in the Song Dynasty wrote, "The heart is like a double screen with a Qian Qian knot inside". The knot in this poem represents people's thoughts and feelings and symbolizes the lingering feelings of young men and women. Therefore, after a long evolution, "knot" has been endowed with various emotional wishes, and related words have appeared in Chinese, such as "sworn, United" and so on.

Throughout the 5,000-year history of Sinochem costumes, all kinds of costumes have shown the extensive application of knots in the traditional history of China, from the ancestors twisting knots around their waists into an "S" shape, to the "Ribbon" in Zhou Dynasty, the "double waist belt" in the Southern and Northern Dynasties, and then to the "buckle", "purse" and "Yu Pei" on cheongsam in Ming and Qing Dynasties.

The implication of Chinese knot

Auspicious knot: it represents auspiciousness and good luck; It means everything goes well, everything goes well before you tie the knot; It means smooth sailing before you win peace.

Long knot: represents a long circle, a long life, a long dependence and never separation. It represents a happy reunion, flowers, icing on the cake and a bright future.

Xiangyun knot: It stands for auspiciousness, prosperity, auspiciousness and praying for peace. Sweet-scented osmanthus knot: it represents auspicious people, beautiful flowers, wealth, peace, auspiciousness and beauty.

Conclusion: The above is what Bian Xiao briefly shared with you about the origin and significance of Chinese knots. Chinese knot is a unique folk hand-woven product in China with a long history, which represents the profound cultural connotation of the Chinese nation.