Synopses & Reviews
Knotting, "the joining of two cords," is an old and revered art form in China and an integral part of Chinese life. Since ancient times, Chinese knots have been used for a variety of practical and decorative purposes: to record events, aid in fishing and hunting, wrap and tie items, embellish personal attire, jewelry, fashion, ornament other works of art, and communicate. The intricate knot work and magnificent color combinations not only lent elegance to everyday objects, or a touch of gaiety and enchantment, but were an aesthetic expression of Chinese folk symbolism, expressing wishes for good fortune and wealth or the joys of love and marriage. In craft book andlt;iandgt;Chinese Knottingandlt;/iandgt;, author Lydia Chen first traces the origins, history, and symbolism of this fascinating craft, before taking the reader through the fundamental elements necessary for tying Chinese decorative knotsand#8212;the materials, implements, and main processes.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Step-by-step instructions are then given for the 11 basic knots, which provide the building blocks for the 14 compound knots-combinations and variations of the simple knots-that follow in the next section. The final section presents 41 knotting projects of varying difficulty. Detailed instructions, clear diagrams, and color photographs, combined with an exciting assortment of creative applications will help readers discover the relaxation, artistic satisfaction, and beautifully personalized ornamentation that andlt;iandgt;Chinese Knottingandlt;/iandgt; can offer.
Synopsis
Since ancient times, Chinese Knots have been used for various practical and decorative purposes. the intricate knot work and magnificent color combinations lent elegance to everyday objects, and were also an aesthetic expression of Chinese folk symbolism."
Synopsis
Knotting, "the joining of two cords," is an old and revered art form in China
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Table of Contents
Introductionandlt;BRandgt;Origin andamp; Historyandlt;BRandgt;Getting Startedandlt;BRandgt;o Implementsandlt;BRandgt;o Materialsandlt;BRandgt;o Tying Techniquesandlt;BRandgt;o Tightening Techniquesandlt;BRandgt;o Finishing Touchesandlt;BRandgt;o Guide to Instruction Pagesandlt;BRandgt;Basic Knotsandlt;BRandgt;o Double Coinandlt;BRandgt;o Double Connectionandlt;BRandgt;o Sauvastikaandlt;BRandgt;o Crossandlt;BRandgt;o Cloverleafandlt;BRandgt;o Good Luckandlt;BRandgt;o Buttonandlt;BRandgt;o Pan Changandlt;BRandgt;o Round Brocadeandlt;BRandgt;o Plafondandlt;BRandgt;o Flatandlt;BRandgt;Compound Knotsandlt;BRandgt;o Ju Iandlt;BRandgt;o Brocade Ballandlt;BRandgt;o Longevityandlt;BRandgt;o Double Happinessandlt;BRandgt;o Dragonandlt;BRandgt;o Dragonflyandlt;BRandgt;o Butterflyandlt;BRandgt;o Long Pan Changandlt;BRandgt;o Stone Chimeandlt;BRandgt;o Double Diamondandlt;BRandgt;o Craneandlt;BRandgt;o Phoenixandlt;BRandgt;o Fishandlt;BRandgt;o Ten Accordandlt;BRandgt;Creative Applications