中国结
Traditional Chinese decorative knot, also known as Chinese knot, is typical local arts of China,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. An especially interesting aspect of Chinese knots is the profound cultural symbolism. In Chinese, “knot” is pronounced like “connection,” which can represent a wide range of cultural concepts – marriage, friendship, family unity, brotherhood, and the formation of a special or secret community.
