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What is a kind of Chinese knot?

Double happiness knot is a kind of Chinese knot.

Chinese knot is a traditional handicraft in China, and it is a comprehensive handicraft with folk art color and strong decorative artistry. It is usually woven by multiple ropes and has the beauty of shape, color, line and grain.

There are many kinds of Chinese knots, the most famous of which is the "double happiness knot". Double happiness knot is a kind of Chinese knot, which is a unique commemorative beaded ornament composed of many colored lines, symbolizing double happiness and happiness. Double happiness knot is usually used as decoration in wedding, childbirth, Spring Festival and other festive occasions.

In addition to double happiness knots, there are many other types of Chinese knots, such as full house, five-year senior high school entrance examination, ruyi knot and so on. Each Chinese knot has a different meaning and symbolic meaning. For example, ruyi knot symbolizes auspiciousness, happiness and auspiciousness, and the graduation of Wuzi symbolizes the rise of his son and the prosperity of his family.

Generally speaking, Chinese knot is one of the treasures of traditional culture in China, representing the value and essence of traditional aesthetics in China, and it is also a cultural product that modern people like.

The origin of Chinese knots:

Chinese knots originated from the knitting technology in ancient China. In ancient China, people would weave various commemorative ropes with thread to express good wishes such as good luck and happiness. In the Yuan Dynasty, this weaving technique gradually formed a Chinese knot with national characteristics.

According to historical records, the earliest Chinese knot appeared in the Han Dynasty, when knitting technology was widely used in the decoration of clothes, armor, saddles and other items. In the Tang Dynasty, Chinese knots gradually became a folk handicraft to add festive atmosphere and express good luck.

With the passage of time, the forms and uses of Chinese knots are constantly expanding and developing. From simple ornaments to complex carving techniques, from single symbols expressing auspicious meanings to diversified symbols, various Chinese knots are constantly emerging, which has become an important way to inherit the traditional culture of China and carry forward the spirit of the Chinese nation. Today, Chinese knot, as a folk craft, has become one of the important cultural heritages of the Chinese nation and a unique brand of China culture.