What's the significance of the red Chinese knot?

China has many traditional cultures, including many handicrafts, and China Festival is one of them. There are many ways to play Chinese knots. It's hard to believe that a long rope can make all kinds of vivid patterns. How about tying some Chinese knots? In fact, all kinds of Chinese knots have their corresponding symbolic meanings, some meaning auspicious, and some meaning smooth. Now Bian Xiao introduces four traditional Chinese knots and their corresponding meanings. I hope to increase your understanding of festivals in China.

Basic knotting methods of Chinese knots

Method 1: Double join

"Lian" means connection, integration and continuation. This knot consists of two simple knots, hence the name "double knot". "Lian" and "Lian" can be compared to "Lian Zhong San Yuan", "Lian" and "Lian Ke" in China's auspicious language.

Double knot is a practical knot, because its knot shape is very small, and its biggest feature is that it is not easy to loosen. Therefore, it is often used to weave the beginning or end of knots, and sometimes it is also used to weave decorative knots in the middle of necklaces or belts, and it also has a special flavor.

Method 2: Double money knot

Ancient coins are closely related to the country's history, culture, politics and economy, and are regarded as treasures at all times and all over the world. China people's views on coins are not completely covered by the vulgar smell of copper, which can be seen from the auspicious words and patterns cast on many ancient coins. In China, money not only represents the value of a certain currency, but also is the treasure of auspicious days. Every year on Lunar New Year's Eve, children can get so-called "lucky money", so coins have the meaning of exorcism for China people.

Double money knot, also known as money knot or double gold thread knot, is named after two ancient copper coins are connected, symbolizing "passive Nuo Nuo". In ancient times, money was also called a spring, which, like "all", could mean "all". This kind of knot is often used to weave necklaces, belts and other ornaments. The combination of several double money knots can form beautiful patterns, such as clouds and perfect knots.

Knot 3: Swastika knot

"Ten thousand" symbolizes a large and numerous number, such as "busy day" and "rich", but it also represents an absolute meaning, such as "foolproof". Wan often writes letters. Originally in Sanskrit, it is a common symbol of Buddhist holy places. When Wu Zetian lived a long life for two years, it was adopted as a Chinese character, in which it was read as "Wan", which was regarded as auspicious and happy; If the word ""extends to the four ends vertically and horizontally, interlocking with each other and becoming various patterns, it means eternity and continuity, which is called "word brocade". This knot is named after the word "",and its shape is similar to that of sorrel, so it is also called "sorrel knot" and "* * mast knot". "Swastika knot" is often used as an ornament of knot ornaments. For example, auspicious ornaments can be used in large quantities to express "all the best" and "long life".

Knot 4: Cross knot

"Ten" means satisfaction, such as "ten" and "full". After the knot is compiled, its front is "ten", so it is called "cross knot" and its back is square, so it is also called square knot and square knot. At the same time, it is also known as a successful knot or a crown knot. Cross knots can be used as decorative knots because of their simple shape and fast knitting speed.