At present, there are more than ten kinds of basic knots in China, and their names are all named according to their shapes, uses, or original origins and meanings. For example, the shape of the "double money knot" is like the pattern of two ancient China copper coins half stacked; Knot is named after its function; "Wanzi knot" not only has the line trend of the knot like a Buddhist symbol, but also often appears on the ribbon around the waist of early Guanyin. Another example is the basic shape of the "knot", just like the length of one of the eight treasures of Buddhism. The length of the coil symbolizes the realization of the cycle and is the origin of everything. It covers the performance of coiled knots, which are usually the main knots of many different knots.
Chinese knots are just like paintings, sculptures, ceramics and even dishes in China. Anyone who loves China culture can recognize them at a glance. This is because of its special basic structure, which makes its knot shape and function significantly different from those of western knots and Japanese knots.
1. Chinese knot is a tight knot. It is not easy to loosen things with it, and it has strong practical function.
Secondly, the basic knots of Chinese knots are almost completely symmetrical, which has caused considerable technical constraints and restrictions on the preparation of some design patterns and creative themes. However, its symmetrical characteristics are in line with the traditional Chinese decorative habits and aesthetic concepts, and it is also easier to be accepted and loved by people in visual sense. ]
3. Chinese knots are three-dimensional knots (except double money knots). This is a hollow knot composed of two faces. Because of this structure, the knot is hard and not easy to deform when hanging, and jewelry can be embedded in the knot.
Fourthly, Chinese knot is a kind of knot with complicated structure, so it changes greatly and has a strong decorative effect.
5. The compilation of Chinese knots should go through the process of compiling, drawing and repairing.
The knitting method of a knot is fixed, but "drawing" can determine the knot.
Elasticity, the length of ear wings and the smoothness and neatness of lines fully show knitting.
The artist's artistic skills and accomplishment; "Mending" means finishing the knot, such as beading or sizing.
In ancient times, Chinese knots were widely used, ranging from the palace halls to the daily necessities of rural people, and also appeared in paintings, sculptures and folk arts and crafts works, such as pendants under the handles and stools of the Queen's chair, or decorations on the four corners of the umbrella cover and sedan chair, or ribbons around the waist of Guanyin and ladies, or decorations on printed buttons, mirror buckles, ruyi, purses, sachets, glasses bags, rosaries and fans. Now the society in Taiwan Province Province is peaceful and happy, and everything is thriving. With the joint efforts of the government and people, the prosperity and application of Chinese knots have far surpassed the past. Because of the variety and elegant shape of various knots, besides cotton, linen, silk, nylon and leather thread, there are also metal wires such as gold thread and silver thread, which further enhances the function and application scope of Chinese knot decoration. Whether it is the beautification of all kinds of jewelry, clothing accessories, gift packaging, or the decoration of all kinds of indoor furnishings, you can weave Chinese knots to add beauty, especially the large-scale innovative works of Chinese knots, just like paintings and photos, which can be used as wall decoration and decorate elegant rooms in the study. Therefore, Chinese knots are exquisite and elegant, varied, and have dual functions of practical decoration, which fully embodies the profoundness of China culture.