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| Traditional Chinese | 中國結 | ||||||
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| English | Chinese knotting/ Chinese knots/ Decorative knots | ||||||
Chinese knotting, also known as zhongguo jie (Chinese: 中國結; pinyin: Zhōngguó jié), is a Chinese folk art with ties to Buddhism and Taoism.[1] A Chinese knot is made from a single length of cord that is woven into different shapes, with each shape having a symbolic meaning.[2] The most common color used in Chinese knotting is red, a color associated with luck in Chinese culture, although any color can be used. Charms, beads, and jade are sometimes incorporated into a Chinese knot. It is believed that Chinese knotting originated for recording information and exchanging messages before writing was commonplace. Traditionally, Chinese knots acted as good-luck charms to ward off evil spirits. Chinese knots are used today to decorate homes during festivities and are also commonly seen in traditional jade jewellery and traditional Chinese clothing.[1]
- ^ a b Lucchinelli, Valeria (24 March 2023). "Chinese Knots how-to: The complete guide to Chinese New Year traditional craft". Art Sprouts. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ "History of Chinese Knots, Types, and Their Meanings". China Market Advisor. 28 April 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2023.