Cultural class-Chinese knot(中国结)
We had cultural class about Chinese knotting this Tuesday afternoon at Omeida Academy. Chinese knotting is a decorative handicraft art that began as a form of Chinese folk art in the Tang and Song Dynasty in China. It was later popularized in the Ming and Qing Dynasty. The art is also referred to as Chinese traditional decorative knots.
Chinese knots are usually lanyard type arrangements where 2 cords enter from the top of the knot and 2 cords leave from the bottom. The knots are usually double-layered and symmetrical.
There are eleven basic types of Chinese decorative knotwork. More complex knots are then constructed from repeating or combining bas. They are: Cloverleaf knot, Round brocade knot, Chinese button knot, Double connection knot, Double coin knot, Sauvastika knot, Cross knot, Square knot, Plafond knot, Pan Chang knot, Good luck knot.
We learned how to make the Pan Chang knot(盘长结) this time.
For most of students, this is the first time to learn how to make a Chinese knotting. The teacher is showing the key points about making a Chinese knotting to the students.
Tom is trying to make his first Chinese knotting with the help of his friend.
Colin and Jess have a good cooperation and both of them do a good job!
It looks like that Klaus really enjoys the process to make a Chinese knotting.
Update: 09-09-2014 11:11 View: