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Chinese Knot
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Chinese Arts & Crafts on September 15, 2009
Chinese knot, also called Chinese traditional decorative knots, is an ancient art form in China. It began as a Chinese folk art form in the Tang and Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) and became popular in the Ming and Qing Dynasty (1368-1911 AD).
In Chinese culture, Chinese knot means vigor, harmony and unification. Therefore, it has been a popular gift to express best wishes for a long time. People wear it as a decorative addition to clothing; use it to decorate their cars and houses, etc.
The knots come in a variety of colors, such as red, gold, green, blue, etc. However, the most commonly used color is red as it symbolizes good luck and prosperity in Chinese culture. There are also many shapes of knots, such as dragon, fish, birds, flowers, etc. They are also the symbols of good luck.


