The origin and shape and color and characteristics of Chinese knot

Chinese knot is a kind of unique hand-woven crafts in China, and the sentiment and wisdom shown on it is one of the sides of the ancient Chinese civilization. It was originally used in the Paleolithic era for sewing and tying knots, and was later developed into the Han Dynasty's rituals and record-keeping, and then evolved into today's decorative crafts. The jade worn by people in the Zhou Dynasty was often decorated with Chinese knots, and there were also Chinese knot patterns on bronze vessels in the Warring States period, which continued until the Qing Dynasty when Chinese knots really became a popular folk art. Contemporary Chinese knots are often used to decorate interiors, as gifts between family and friends, and as personal accessories. Because of its symmetrical and delicate appearance, it can represent the long history of the Han nationality and conforms to the customs and aesthetic concepts of traditional Chinese decorations, so it is named Chinese knot. Among the Chinese knots, there are: double money knots, button knots, pipa knots, regimental brocade knots, cross knots, auspicious knots, ten-thousand character knots, long disk knots, algae well knots, double knots, butterfly knots, brocade bag knots, and many other types of knots. The Chinese knot represents unity, happiness and peace, especially in folklore, and its exquisite workmanship is loved by the public.

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Chinese knots are not only beautifully shaped and colorful, but also have a variety of colors, such as "Auspicious Celebration", "Fortune and Longevity", "Double Happiness", "Auspiciousness", "Auspiciousness", "Auspiciousness", "Auspiciousness", and "Auspiciousness".

Chinese knots are not only beautifully shaped and colorful, these, such as "Fortune and Prosperity", "Fortune and Longevity", "Double Happiness", "Good Luck", "Bon Voyage", and "Bon Voyage", are all warmly and richly blessed, and they are a masterpiece for praising as well as conveying the heartfelt and sincere prayer and wish.

Chinese knots are made of a single silk thread from beginning to end, and each basic knot is named according to its shape and meaning. Combining different knots with each other or with other ornaments with auspicious patterns, they form traditional Chinese auspicious decorative objects with unique shapes, colorful colors, profound meanings and rich connotations. The material is red thread, there are many kinds of thread, including silk, cotton, linen, nylon, blended and so on, can be used to weave knots, exactly which kind of thread to be used, depends on which kind of knots to be woven, but to take to weave Chinese knots, in general, not only the pattern of the knot as far as possible to be engulfed, and the thread itself has a sense of beauty will be lost because of the interference of the knot lines and lose color. The hardness of the thread should be moderate, if it is too hard, not only inconvenient in the operation of the knot, the knot shape is not easy to grasp; if it is too soft, the knot shape is not upright, the outline is not significant, so that the knot and the object can be one, in the swaying with a dynamic rhythmic beauty. Different texture of the line, you can weave a different style of work. The selection of thread should also pay attention to the color, for the ancient jade class of elegant objects knitting decorative knots, the thread straight to choose a more subtle tone, such as coffee or dark green However, for some monotonous shape, color Shen Shen objects knitting decorative knots. However, when making decorative knots for monotonous objects with dark colors, various colors of threads can be used to create knots with different forms and rhythms. Among them, there are double threads, buttons, pipa, regimental brocade, crosses, lucky, ten-thousand characters, pan-changes, algae wells, duplexes, butterflies, and so on.

Carving, ceramics and dishes are as easily recognizable to foreigners as Chinese knots are representative of the Han Chinese nation.

Chinese knotting is a unique folk art of hand-knitting in China, which fully reflects the wisdom of the Chinese people and the deep cultural heritage with its unique oriental charm and colorful variations. In the process of Beijing's bid to host the Olympic Games, the Chinese knot, as a symbol of traditional Chinese culture, was loved by friends from all over the world.

Chinese people learned to tie knots quite a long time ago. One of the main reasons for the importance of the knot is that it is a very practical technique. This can be seen in many historical sources and traditional customs: the earliest records

As early as the end of the Paleolithic period, that is, Zhoukoudian Shanding Caveman culture in the remains of the existence of "bone needles" have been found. Since there were needles, there must have been thread, so it is inferred that simple knotting and sewing techniques were already in place at that time.

The predecessor of writing

Yi system of rhetoric: "In ancient times, knots were used to remember things, and later sages used books and deeds", and Zheng Xuan, Zhou Yi, also said; "Big things were knotted with ropes, and small things were knotted with ropes", and the numerical symbols seen on the Bronze Warrior States have the shape of knots, which, judging from these historical data, were used as a tool to assist in memorization, and can be said to be a predecessor to the writing of the text.

Wearing habits

1) Clothing

The earliest clothing did not have today's buttons, zippers, and other accessories, so if you wanted to tie your clothes securely, you could only do so by tying a knot in the sash.

2) Jade Pendant

The Chinese have always had the habit of wearing jade, and through the ages jade pendants have been made in the form of Jade Juan, Jade Long, and Jade □, etc. On them, there are small circles drilled. There are small holes drilled in them so that they can be tied to clothes with threads and strings. In addition, there is also a complete set of jade pendant, is a combination of several different kinds of jade pendant into a long string, and its method of linking is of course not rely on the threading of the rope knot can not.

3)Application

Indian button and mirror button

Ancient people had the habit of hanging the seal supervisor in the body, which is more than the Han seal that has been handed down to the square with the seal button. And ancient bronze mirror back center are cast with mirror button, can tie rope in order to hold. From these two places it is not difficult to see, the knot in ancient China in the application of life is quite extensive.

Concentric Knot

Ancient people liked to use brocade ribbons to weave a chain of palindromic knots to express their love for each other, which was beautifully called the concentric knot. In a poem by Emperor Wu of the Liang Dynasty, there is a saying: "The two beautiful ribbons around the waist are dreamed to be knots of the same heart". In the Tang Dynasty, there is still a song called "Concentric Knot".

4) Women's decorations

The scroll of "Women's History" painted by Gu Kaizhi, a great painter of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, reflects the social situation of the time

Chinese knots

, and we can understand one of the spots of women's decorations in that time from the painting. For example, on the belts of the women in the painting, we can find a simple bow with a single wing as a practical decoration. In addition, in the mural paintings of the tomb of Princess Yongtai in the Tang Dynasty, the knot on the waistband of one of the ladies is already commonly known as the bow. To the Qing Dynasty, the knot has been regarded as an art, style both more and more, the pattern is also clever, at that time the knot as a decorative use is quite wide, the daily life of the large and small items such as sedan chair, curtains, tent hooks, shoulder pendant, flute pipes, incense bags, hairpins, necklaces, eyeglasses bags, cigarette holders are often knitted below the beautiful decorative knots, which are often auspicious letter meaning.

Modern times: the art of knotting

The Qing Dynasty, the knot developed to a very high level of sophistication, more styles, the name is also clever, it is simply a beautiful ornament as a work of art in general to talk about. In Cao Xueqin's thirty-fifth chapter of the Red Mansion, "White Jade Chuan tasted the lotus leaf soup, and Golden Ying knotted the plum blossoms", there is a paragraph describing Baoyu's discussion with Ying'er about knots and complexes (complexes are one of the knots), which explains the use of knots at that time, and the mixing of ornaments and knots with Yenba's, as well as the name of the knot's style, and so on. Knot for the use of the time can be big, such as friends and relatives to celebrate the gift of the Ruyi, pieces are decorated with intricate and varied knots and tassels. Everyday I see sedan chair, window, tent hooks, fan pendant, flute, incense bags, hairpins, necklaces, glasses bags, cigarette bags, and paintings and scrolls below the wind town and other daily objects, are also woven with beautiful decorative knots, and sometimes these knots also have another auspicious meaning.

Modern knot art

Since the Republic of China, due to the importation of Western concepts such as science and technology in large quantities, China's original social patterns and lifestyles have undergone significant changes, coupled with the fact that many inherent cultural heritages have not been preserved and promoted, so that many of them are not of high practical value, and the production of time-consuming and laborious traditional culture and skills have gradually declined and have been obliterated in the society, which has been constantly transforming itself towards modernization. As a result, many traditional cultural and technical skills with little practical value and time-consuming production have gradually declined, or even disappeared in a society constantly changing towards modernization. One of the best examples is the traditional Chinese art of knotting. Another reason for the decline of the art of knot-tying is that the materials used, whether animal fibers or threads made of plants, are subject to inherent limitations and cannot withstand the physical and chemical erosion over the years, and cannot be passed on to future generations for long.

However, with the improvement of the living standard and the improvement of the cord, new materials for making knots such as jinlun cord, polyester cord, silk cord and so on keep appearing, and these materials can be preserved for a long time. Coupled with the popularity of the Internet, the network also appeared on the Internet dedicated to the discussion of the Chinese knot art website, such as the Chinese knot art network gathered hundreds of thousands of Chinese knot enthusiasts, the establishment of Chinese knot enthusiasts all over the world association, and regularly organize seminars and gatherings. At the same time, it also carries out the work of knotting art grading and auditing. The ancient Chinese knot art ushered in a brand-new development period.

Origin

Chinese knot, it shows the sentiment and wisdom is precisely a cultural knowledge in the ancient Chinese civilization; it is a metaphor for the reproduction of mankind from generation to generation; and it is also a game presentation of mathematical mysteries.　It has a complex and delicate curve, but can be reduced to the most simple two-dimensional lines. It has a flowing and elegant flavor, and comes from the basic tools of human life in the beginning of time. The Chinese knot began with the knotted rope of the ancestors.

Knotting

People often discuss knotting to remember things, "

in fact, it is another important role that "knot" has had in the history of human development. According to the Zhouyi-Series of Rhetoric, "In the ancient times, we knotted the rope to rule, and in the later times, the saints changed it into the Shu Muqi (书目契)." Zheng Xuan of the Eastern Han Dynasty in the "Zhouyi Note" said: "knotting the rope for the record, 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 "about" the legal ideological function, but also the role of recording historical events. The "knot" is therefore highly respected by the people. The stars have changed, thousands of years in the flick of a finger, the human way of record has experienced the knot and oracle bone, pen and paper, lead and fire, light and electricity baptism. 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 colorful rope has long since ceased to be a tool for people to remember things, but when it is tied into a variety of knots, it resurrects an ancient and beautiful legend.

There are a thousand knots

The Song Dynasty lyricist Zhang Xian wrote, "The heart is like a double silk net, and there are a thousand knots". It describes the state of a girl's heart after a breakup of a relationship, when she misses her old friend and her heart is tangled up. 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 knots to swear eternal love behavior Poetry "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.

The knot of the dress

Let's look at the history of the Chinese dress five thousand years. From the pioneers to use the knot coiled into an "S" shape decorated at the waist, through the Zhou "ribbon", the North and South Dynasties "waist double belt, dream for the same knot" to the Shengtang "Ribbon" in the Zhou Dynasty, "two beautiful belts around the waist, dreaming of concentric knots" in the North and South Dynasties, "silk ribbons" in the Sheng Tang Dynasty, "jade ring ribbons" in the Song Dynasty, and "disk buttons" on the cheongsam in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, as well as heirloom purses (scented sachets), jade pendants, fan pendants, hairpins, etc., have shown that

The "knot" has been used for a long time in Chinese traditional costumes, and it is widely used. "and "fish knots" can be combined to form the "Auspicious Knot", and the "Bat Knot" plus the "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". "

Basic Prayer Pendants are used as symbols for folk prayers and have been passed down from generation to generation as auspicious ornaments.

Basic Knots Edit

There are more than ten basic knots in Chinese knots, which are named according to the shape of the knot, its use,

Double Coin Knot

or the original provenance and meaning.

1. Double Coin Knot: It is shaped like two ancient Chinese copper coins half-folded, hence the name.

2. Button knot: commonly used to fasten clothes, named for its function.

3. Pipa Knot: This knot is evolved from the double-line button knot, which is used to make decorative buttons for Tang clothes and cheongsams.

4. The Tuanjin Knot: its appearance is similar to the shape of a flower, hence its name. The shape of the knot is perfect and varied, similar to the shape of a flower, although the knot is small, but beautiful and not easy to loose, often inlaid with beads and stones, very beautiful.

5. Cross Knot: The two sides of the knot, one for the word "mouth" and the other for the word "cross", is called the Cross Knot.

6. Auspicious Knot: Auspicious Knot is an extension of the Cross Knot, which is also one of the ancient decorative knots with the meaning of good luck and auspiciousness. It is easy to weave, beautiful and varied, and widely used. When it is used alone, the knot is easy to be deformed if it is hung with heavy objects, so it can be fixed with shaping glue.

7. The Ten Thousand Character Knot: The lines of the knot are like the symbols of Buddhism, hence the name.

Chinese knot styles

8. Panchang knot: a kind of Chinese knot. It symbolizes the highest state of unity of mind and matter, beginninglessness, eternity and immortality, and represents the auspiciousness of the Great Way, so it is highly valued by people. The long disk is a symbol of the loop to carry out, is the origin of all things, is one of the most important basic knots, often many changes in the main knot knot, but also because the Chinese knot has a tight symmetry of the characteristics of the general public in the sense of the visual easy to love

9. Algae well knot: compact structure, ornate, shaped like an ancient patio and get this name. Wells and brocade homophonic also known as algae wells.

10. Flat knot: flat knot is a line or a thing for the axis, the other line of the ends around the axis of the shuttle and become a flat knot is very versatile, can be used to connect the same thickness of the cord, but also the preparation of bracelets, chains and other ornaments.

11. Double Joint Knot: "联", which means to connect and continue. This knot is made of two single knots, which are strong and not easy to be loosened, so it is called "Double Knot".

12. The edelweiss knot: also known as the "Chinese bow", its three outer ears are like edelweiss leaves, hence the name. The edelweiss is the national flower of Ireland, the knot shape is beautiful, meaning good luck.

13. Butterfly knot: butterflies and bats woven into the knot similar to the shape of the southern dialect of butterfly and the blessing of the same sound, such as butterflies with copper that is said to be blessed in front of the eyes, if weaved with five pairs of butterflies can mean five blessings.

Compilation Methods

The compilation of Chinese knots is roughly divided into three categories: basic knots,

various Chinese knots

variable knots and combination knots, and their compilation techniques, in addition to being skilled at the compilation of various basic knots, are all based on the principle of compilation, which can be categorized as the basic technique and combination technique. The basic technique is to knit with single lines, double lines, or multiple lines, and to make colorful knots or groups of knots by using parallel lines or changes in the separation of lines; while the combination technique is to make use of the extension of lines, the extension of ear flaps, and the hooking up of ear flaps, to flexibly combine various kinds of knots, and to complete a group of knots and decorations with many variations.

The final stage of learning Chinese knotting is to design your own work. When designing a set of beautiful and generous knots, the most important thing is to determine its use and function, then decide its size and shape, and at the same time, consider the matching of colors and the appropriate use of accessories. The application of the ornaments is concerned with a delicate and refined, ancient and elegant style. As long as the mouth of the ornaments are used flexibly with the knots as you wish, and you can fully express the beauty of traditional Chinese art by melting your own artistic beauty and strong feelings into them.

Steps

The shape and color of the knot and the ornaments should be matched properly and the size should be appropriate.

The ends of the line can be wrapped around the tape or make it stiff and straight, and the interval with the line can be left wider at the beginning.

When the line is more complicated, it can be fixed with bead pins, and crochet hooks and tweezers can be used to assist in pulling.

Recognize the position of the line and adjust it immediately if there is any mistake.

Flexible use of the meaning of the Chinese knot style and allusions, with the addition of small accessories. Drawing shape

Tighten the center of the knot first to prevent deformation; then adjust the size and shape of the ear flaps.

Adjust the lines with a crochet hook or tweezers, paying attention to the beauty of the knot shape and matching.

Recognize the direction of which line to draw first and how many knotted ears to keep. Trimming

Use a thin thread of the same color and sew the loose parts securely.

Set matching beads to add to the beauty of the knotting.

A simple knot can be made at the end of the knot, or beads or ornaments can be threaded on.

The threads should be hidden so as not to spoil the beauty.

Tools

Knotting is mainly done with a pair of hands. The ancients used to weave knots by letting the thread coiled in both hands, and then they were able to weave all kinds of beautiful knots. For the convenience of beginners, here is a list of a few simple tools that may be used.

In the case of more complicated knots, you can use pegs on a cardboard box to hold the line in place. Generally speaking, the ordinary form of shoulder-head pegs works well; long pegs may make it difficult for the fingers to pass between the pegs. Tweezers and crochet hooks may also be used to assist when a thread is to be passed under another. Once the knot is finished, use a needle and thread to pin a few stitches at the point of closure in order to secure the shape of the knot. A small pair of scissors is also a must in order to trim the excess thread.

Materials

The most important material in the preparation of knots is of course thread, and there are many types of thread, including silk, cotton, linen, nylon, blends and so on, all of which can be used to weave knots, but the use of that kind of thread depends on the kind of knot to be woven, as well as on what the knot is to be used for. Generally speaking, the more simple the knotting line pattern the better, a complex line pattern, although not woven before it seems very beautiful, but take the knot, in general, not only the knot pattern is swallowed up, and the line itself has a sense of beauty will be due to the interference of the knot line and lose color.

The hardness of the line should be moderate, if it is too hard, not only in the knotting operation is inconvenient, the knot shape is not easy to grasp; if it is too soft, the knot shape is not upright, the outline is not significant, the corners do not stand out, but the fan, the wind Ling and other artifacts with a sense of movement under the knot, it is appropriate to use a softer texture of the line, so that the knot and the artifacts can become one, in the swaying with the beauty of the rhythm of the dynamics.

When it comes to the thickness of the line, the first thing to look at the size and texture of the ornament. The shape of a large quality thick things, it is appropriate to match the thick line; elegant and small objects, it is appropriate to match the thin line. If you do not weave a piece of art and purely for the appreciation of independent works, such as wall decorations and other types of interior decorations, the line is more free, different texture line, you can weave a different style of work.

Select line should also pay attention to the color, for a class of ancient jade decorative knots, line straight to choose a more subtle tone, such as coffee or dark green; However, for some monotonous shape, deep color objects with decorative knots, if the knot with a little color with eye-catching fine line, such as gold, silver or bright red, will immediately make the whole object vivid, bright and eye-catching.

A piece of knotting to the overall beauty, not only the line should be appropriate, the knot line should be flat, the knot shape should be proportional, and the knot and the relationship between the ornaments should also be more attentive to the size, texture, color and shape should be able to work with and complement each other to be good. If the knot is made with too hard a thread, it is not easy to twist and turn; if the knot is made with too soft a thread, it will not be able to produce a knot with a strong shape and a clear outline. But in the fan, wind Ling and other objects with a sense of movement under the knot, it is appropriate to use a softer texture of the line, so that the knot and the object can become one, swinging.

Cord

Cord is the main material used in the making of Chinese knots. The choice of rope should pay attention to its luster and toughness (poor quality rope will have a hollow feeling when pinched), and although the material can be used in any way, professional braided rope will be easier to form and the knots will be more beautiful. Below is a list of some commonly used Chinese knotting cords, often referred to as Korean silk is mostly twill cord, while Taiwan silk is mostly horse running cord.

Braiding, Drawing, and Repairing

Braiding

After choosing the right texture and color of thread according to the style of the knot and the accessories, you can start braiding. If it is not easy for a beginner to know how much thread is needed for each type of knot, you may want to take a longer piece of thread and braid it. If the knot is to be used as a pendant with an ornament, the ornament should be threaded through the center of the line first, and then follow the steps in the illustration to weave the knot step by step.

The more complicated knots are often confusing to beginners, so you can use pins to gradually fix the thread on a cardboard box and weave it slowly. The box should be light in color so as not to bother the eye. When knitting, one side should pay attention to the direction of the line, identify the relationship between the line and the line, and the other side should pay attention to whether the line pattern is flat, try not to twist. The space between the threads may be wider, so that the threads can be crossed more easily.

When the lines are too dense, you can use a thick crochet hook or tweezers to help the threads through. The crochet hook should not be too sharp, so as not to injure the threads and cause hairiness or wadding, which will affect the beauty of the whole knot.

Drawing

After the knitting step is completed, the knot should be drawn tightly to finalize the shape, which is the most important and difficult step in the whole process of knitting

Tuanjin knots

. You should not be too hasty in pulling the knot, but recognize the threads that you want to pull, and then apply even force to them at the same time, slowly tighten them, and keep an eye on the braided threads to see if there are any kinks in them. After tightening the main body of the knot, adjust the length of the ear flaps (leaf petals or flower petals), and push the excess threads from the beginning of the knot in the direction of the thread head. In this operation, the body of the knot should never be loosened, and if the thread is twisted, it should be pulled out while turning the thread with the thumb and forefinger, or using tweezers to flatten it out. Often, due to the different methods of drawing, different shapes of knots can be obtained; the good or bad of this technique will also have a direct impact on the appearance of the knot. Therefore, you must be patient and careful when pulling the knots.

After braiding, you can remove all the pins and start the drawing process. When you draw, you should first draw the main body of the knot, and do not rush, first you have to recognize that you want to draw those threads, and then left and right or up and down at the same time to apply uniform force, slowly tighten the draw.

After the main body is tightened, it will not be loose, and then you can put the knot in your hand and tighten the ear flaps one by one. When you tighten the ear flaps, you need to focus on the natural end of the long threads towards the end of the flaps, and adjust the twisted threads.

When pulling a knot, you can use tweezers or a crochet hook to pull the thread toward the end of the thread. If the thread is unevenly folded in a complicated area, you can use tweezers or a crochet hook to slowly turn the thread and adjust it until it is flat.

You can also use your thumb and forefinger to pinch the curved section of the thread while pulling it out, and then slowly adjust it to make it even. You should also make sure that the entire knot shape is neat and beautiful, and that the length and shape of each ear flap is pulled to just the right point.

The most important part of the knotting process is the pulling, which, if done correctly, can make the knot neat and beautiful. If the technique is done correctly, the knot can be made neat and beautiful. Different knot shapes can be obtained by using different draws, which is quite ingenious.

Fixing

After the knot has been fully adjusted to your satisfaction, in order to keep it in perfect condition, it is best to choose a fine thread of the same color as the knot and make a few stitches very skillfully so that the knot will not be deformed. Usually, the upper and lower ends of the knot are where the strength is

Chinese knots(19 pictures)

, and they should be fixed with a needle and thread. When sewing the stitches should be careful to hide them so that they do not show traces. After the knot is fixed, you can in the knot in the ear wing or in the appropriate place, set the color matching beads, in order to increase the beauty. If the bead holes are big enough, you can put them on the thread and weave them into the knot, and then you can choose the most appropriate place for the needle to set the seam. Usually the bead holes are smaller than the thread, so they have to be sewn on after the knot is fixed. Next, you can tie a simple knot, or put on a large bead or other ornament to close the knot. The choice of ornaments should also pay attention to the color, shape and size of the knot with the main body of the appropriate thread processing methods, you can tie a simple knot, you can now hide the head of the knot inside, you can also use gold and silver thread to wrap the thread, so that the thread will not be hairy. In short, the knot in the knitting, draw good, repair work or not sloppy, in this place can see the spirit of craftsmanship to strive for perfection.

After adjusting the shape of the knot, we can use a fine thread of the same color and skillfully sew a few stitches to fix the knot in a place where it is easy to loosen or hang ornaments to avoid deformation. Usually the top and bottom of the knot are the hardest places to fix. Be careful not to show any traces when sewing.

To close the knot, you can tie a simple knot at the end of the knot, or you can thread a large bead or other ornament through it, taking care to make sure that its color, shape and size match the knot's body.

The last thing to do is to deal with the threads, so that loose threads do not spoil the beauty of the knot. There are many ways to do this, including tying a simple knot or hiding the threads inside the knot, or using fine gold or silver thread to wrap the threads around, and sewing every few wraps to avoid loosening them.

Because knots are delicate ornaments, small things like threads should not be neglected and should be handled and trimmed with care. In addition, to make the knot art to a higher level, the aesthetic cultivation is essential, the selection of materials, colors, knot design ornaments with the need to be sensitive to the aesthetic ability.