Millennium Inheritance: The Historical Origin of Chinese Knot

As an ancient Chinese traditional handicraft, Chinese knot bears the historical memory of thousands of years. It is not only a kind of decoration, but also a unique art form, which occupies a pivotal position in ancient Chinese society.

From the beginning of rope knotting in prehistoric times, through the Shang and Zhou dynasties, Qin and Han dynasties to the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Chinese knot gradually formed a colorful appearance today. In the ancient document "The Book of Songs" there is a cloud: "Shihao village husband and wife don't, tears than longevity." The "longevity" here refers to a special Chinese knot style-longevity knot, which expresses people's good wishes for health and longevity.

With the changes of the times, the Chinese knot is not only the favorite of the aristocracy, but also widely spread in the homes of the folk people. Many places have their own special knitting methods and customs. For example, the plate buckle knot in Shandong is a practical and beautiful way for local women to fix clothes buttons. In the south of the Yangtze River, it is popular to use colorful silk threads to weave various shapes of small ornaments and hang them on doors and windows to exorcise evil spirits and enjoy happiness.

Through these precious historical materials and physical displays, we can go back to the past era full of warmth through the time tunnel, and experience the painstaking efforts and wisdom of every craftsman in the production process.

Ingenious workmanship: exquisite craftsmanship

If you want to truly appreciate the charm of Chinese knots, you must have a deep understanding of their complex and sophisticated preparation process. Each process requires a high level of patience and skill to complete, which is why it is a very rare craft.

First of all, from the selection of materials, high-quality silk or cotton is an essential basic raw material. Then it is to master the basic techniques, such as flat knot, snake knot, cruciferous and other basic patterns to be skilled in operation, and on this basis, constantly innovate and change more styles of combination. Tools are also exquisite, fine needles, scissors, rulers and so on are indispensable, and they have to be handy to use.

In order to give more people access to this precious cultural heritage, many senior artists are now willing to share their experiences openly. They tell the details behind each step, from how to choose the right color to how to control the tightness to make it firm and beautiful, all revealing the rigorous attitude handed down since ancient times.

with high-definition video tutorials or real photos, even people who have not been exposed to such manual activities can easily try it. I believe that as long as the heart to experience the fun, you will find that this is a wonderful process.

Good luck: good wishes with far-reaching implications

In traditional Chinese culture, almost all items have a special symbolic meaning, and the Chinese knot is particularly prominent. They are usually endowed with good wishes and blessings, such as peace and prosperity, family happiness, and children and grandchildren. These positive emotional sustenance reflects the Chinese people's love for life and the mentality full of infinite expectations for the future.

For example, the "double-money knot" has the meaning of rolling in money because of its appearance like two connected coins. There is also a "concentric knot", which represents the eternal unchanging of faithful love. The "five-petal knot of plum blossom" is a manifestation of the noble character of the literati and officialdom.

Many ancient and modern Chinese and foreign literary works are also related to the Chinese knot content. Wang Wei, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, wrote in his famous work "Acacia": "Red beans are born in the South, how many branches do you have in spring?" The "red beans" here actually refer to the Chinese knot and hanging ornaments made of red coral, which expresses a deep feeling of longing.

In modern society, people are still used to using different types of Chinese knots to convey their thoughts. When the Spring Festival is approaching, the family will always hang red festive lanterns with Chinese knots strung together with golden tassels to welcome the arrival of the new year. A pair of exquisite Chinese wedding room decorations with mandarin duck drama and lotus patterns will also be carefully prepared for the wedding ceremony, implying that the couple will be happy for a hundred years.

Decorate Life: Home Decoration and Gifts

When we look at every corner of our daily life, we will find that many families have already begun to use Chinese knots for indoor decoration. Whether it is a row of small and exquisite jade pendants hanging beside the sofa in the living room, or a large screen-like column with a scroll pattern of calligraphy inscriptions placed above the bookshelf in the study, it adds a bit of elegance to the whole room.

In addition to being an ordinary furnishings, if you want to give it as a meaningful and tasteful gift to your friends and family, it is also a very good choice! However, before that, please remember to consider each other's personality and hobbies in order to choose the most suitable one.

for example, for a friend who has just moved to a new house, he can choose a landscape painting theme background wall sticker with the meaning of "live and work in peace and contentment" and a number of exquisite dragon and phoenix series hooks. For couples who are about to enter the marriage hall, they may as well give a set of love pledge cards with the initials of both sides printed on them, with some pink rose petals in the middle.

In short, as long as you are good at using your imagination and know how to arrange the layout reasonably, even a small Chinese knot may bring unexpected results ~

Keeping pace with the times: modern innovation and the new face of Chinese knot

In recent years, more and more designers have been inspired by the traditional element of the Chinese knot and have subtly integrated it into the design of various modern products. From fashion clothing to high-end jewelry, and even including electronic equipment shell, many fields can see the surprise results of this cross-border cooperation.

take a limited edition watch launched by a well-known brand as an example. the watchband adopts the classic fishbone braid texture, and the center of the surface is inlaid with a miniature three-dimensional engraved version of the traditional ten thousand character pattern. the overall look is simple and generous without losing the cultural heritage. There are many similar examples. For example, a luxury brand released a high-end custom leather bag with a detachable small bag hidden in the inner compartment, which is embroidered with a variety of exquisite embroidery patterns, which makes people fondle admiringly.

This integration not only makes the originally monotonous daily necessities more interesting and vivid, but also injects new vitality and development opportunities into Chinese traditional culture. More possibilities await in the future.