The origin, development history and cultural connotation of Chinese knots

First, the origin of the knot

The Chinese knot, the sentiment and wisdom shown on it is one of the sides of the ancient Chinese civilization.

It is a metaphor for the reproduction of human generations.

It is a playful presentation of the mysteries of mathematics.

It has complex and delicate curves, but can be reduced to the simplest two-dimensional lines.

It has an ethereal and elegant flavor that comes from the basic tools of human life in the beginning of time.

1, knotted rope to remember things

People often discuss the knotted rope to remember things, in fact, "knot" in the history of human development has had another important role. According to the "Yi - Department of Rhetoric", "the ancient knot rope and rule, the sages in later generations to the Shu Muqi." Zheng Xuan of the Eastern Han Dynasty in the "Zhouyi Note" said: "knotting the rope for

about, things big, big knot its rope, things small, small knot its rope." It can be seen in the ancient Chinese land, "knot" was given by the ancestors of the "deed" and "covenant" legal ideological function, but also the role of recording historical events, "knot" is therefore not only a symbol of the past, but also a symbol of the future, and the future of the future of the world. "The knot is therefore highly respected by the people.

Thousands of years have passed since the beginning of time, and human beings have experienced the baptism of the rope and the oracle bone, the pen and the paper, the lead and the fire, the light and the electricity. Now, in the square inch of the laptop, touch the keyboard, the history of the next five thousand years can be in front of you. A small colored rope has long since ceased to be a tool for people to remember things, but when it is tied into various kinds of knots, it resurrects an ancient and beautiful legend.

2, there are a thousand knots

Song Dynasty lyricist Zhang Xian wrote "heart like a double silk net, there are a thousand knots". It describes the state of a girl's heart after a breakup, when she misses the old man and her mind is entangled. In classical literature, "knot" has always symbolized the entanglement of young men and women, human emotions are so colorful, "knot" is so varied.

"Knot" has been endowed with a variety of emotional desires by sentimental people in the long process of evolution. To knot meaning, in the Chinese language, many of the important things with centripetal polymerization almost all use the word "knot" as a metaphor, such as: the knot righteousness, association, worship, alliance, unity, etc. The marriage between a man and a woman is a big deal. And the marriage between men and women, are also "knot" expression, such as: marriage, hair, marriage, union and so on. Knot is the beginning of things, there is a beginning, there is an end, so there is a "result", "end", "end". "Concentric knot" since ancient times has become a token of love between men and women to express the oath of eternal love, and "embroidered belt with a happy knot, brocade clothes Lianliwen", knot decoration has been recognized by the folk is up to the emotion of the fixed love thing. And the "married couple" also originated in the ancient cave night, men and women each take a handful of long hair knot to swear eternal love behavior, a poem "cross silk knot dragon and phoenix, openwork color knot clouds, an inch of concentric strands, a hundred years of long-life flowers," is a vivid depiction.

3, the dress of the knot

Let's look at the five thousand years of history of Chinese dress. From the pioneers to civilian knots coiled into an "S" shape decorated in the waist, after the Zhou "ribbon", the North and South Dynasties, "the waist of the double belt, dreaming of concentric knots," to the Shengtang "Ribbons" of the Zhou Dynasty, the "two beautiful belts around the waist, dreaming of the same knot" of the North and South Dynasties, the "silk ribbon" of the Sheng Tang Dynasty, the "jade ring ribbon" of the Song Dynasty, and the "disk buttons" on the cheongsam of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, as well as the heirloom purses, scented sachets, jade pets, fan pendants, hairpins, and so on, all of which show the The "knot" in the traditional Chinese dress has been applied for a long time, inclusive of a wide range.

4. Auspicious "sound knots"

The Chinese knots, like other Chinese arts, make use of natural forms and harmonies to take their meanings, for example, "auspicious knots", "warm knots", "fish knots", "fish knots", "fish knots", "fish knots", "fish knots", "fish knots", "fish knots", "fish knots", "fish knots", and so on. ", "fish knot" combination will become "auspicious celebration" knot jewelry, "bat knot" plus "money knot The "Bat Knot" and the "Money Knot" can be combined to form the "Blessings Before Your Eyes" and so on. By analogy, it extends "longevity and well-being", "abundance of wealth", "reunion", "happiness and good fortune", "happiness and good fortune", "happiness and good fortune", "happiness and good fortune", "happiness and good fortune", "happiness and good fortune", "happiness and good fortune", "happiness and good fortune". ", "happy and auspicious", "happy and joyful" and other connotations of blessings, is used as a symbol of folk prayers, and has become an auspicious ornament passed down from generation to generation.

5, the knot of the gods

Chinese knot there is a class is considered to be through the spirit of the gods of the law, can be achieved to ward off evil spirits, suppressing the evil and good luck, but the yin to protect the efficacy of yang, such as the "auspicious knot", "disk long knot" and so on, this kind of "knot" as the "knot" as the folk blessing symbols of prayer, has become a symbol of good luck passed down from generation to generation. As a talisman cohesive with mysterious religious concepts, the "knot" has been widely used in folklore and has formed a certain inheritance mechanism. This is probably one of the reasons why the culture of "knot" is so alive and well.

6, the fashion of the knot

Chinese knot form for the top and bottom of the same, left and right symmetry, front and back of the same, the head and tail can be connected with each other the complete shape. A few feet long colorful rope through the ò, knot, wearing, winding, winding, braiding, pumping and other craft techniques, strictly in accordance with certain chapters of the cycle of coherent,

continuous compilation and become.

Nowadays, people with skillful hands are interested in the ingenious charm of this oriental culture, and redefine it as a necklace, bracelet, earrings, headdresses, hairpins, and other such clothing accessories, and give play to its independent value as an elegant accessory.

The history of Chinese knots

Chinese people learned to tie knots quite a long time ago. One of the main reasons why knots are so important is because they are a very practical technique. This can be seen in a number of historical sources and traditional customs: the earliest records