Chinese knot is the game show of the mathematical mystery .The complex has a graceful curve, but it can be reduced to the simple 2-D lines. It shows us the wisdom of ancient Chinese in one aspect.
Chinese knot is a kind of characteristic folk decorations of handicraft art. Appeared in ancient time, developed in Tang and Song Dynasty, and popularized in Ming and Qing Dynasty.
This traditional handmade folk is made of rope or string. It has many distinctive shapes and splendid colors. In Chinese language, there are two kinds of meaning: one is decoration, Second is the Unity, intimacy, good fortune, harmony.
On August 15th, we learned how to make a double coin knot which is a kind of Chinese knots.
Becky is our teacher.
Becky is demonstrating how to make a double coin knot.
Becky is showing Rupert and Vince the skills.
After make all the strings in the right position, like this, we need to fix it with fire~~~ so they will stick to each other.
See, Rupert is lighting the strings.
Making double coin knot has a lot of fun!!
These are our works! Which one do you like?