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Chinese Knot or Chinese traditional decorating Knot is a kind of
characteristic folk decorations of handicraft art. Appeared in ancient
time, developed in Tang and Song Dynasty (960-1229A.D.)and popularized
in Ming and Qing Dynasty (1368-1911A.D.) Chinese Knot has now become
a kind of elegant and colorful arts and crafts from its original
practical use.
The characteristic of Chinese Knot is that every knot is made
of a single rope and named by its specific form and meaning. By
combining different knots or other auspicious adornments skillfully,
an unique auspicious ornament which represents beauty, idea and
wishes is formed. For example, "Full of joy". "Happiness
& Longevity", "Double Happiness". "Luck
and Auspiciousness as one wishes" and "Wish you a fair
wind" are Chinese traditional pleasant phrases expressing
warmest regards, best wishes and finest ideal.
To fit in with the needs of modern life, Chinese Knot has various
products. The two main series are auspicious hanging and knitting
clothing adornment. Auspicious hanging includes large tapestry,
big room hanging, automobile hanging etc. Knitting clothing adornment
includes ring, eardrop, hand chain, necklace and other woman's
special adornments.
Today, people are fond of Chinese Knot for its characteristic
form, colorfulness and profound meaning.
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