Chinese knotting

Chinese knotting
Chinese knotting
	Example of Chinese knotwork
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese	中國結
Simplified Chinese	中国结
Literal meaning	Chinese knot
Hanyu Pinyin
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin	Zhōngguó jié
English name
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.

[:8-1] Lucchinelli, Valeria (24 March 2023). "Chinese Knots how-to: The complete guide to Chinese New Year traditional craft". Art Sprouts. Retrieved 28 July 2023.

[2] "History of Chinese Knots, Types, and Their Meanings". China Market Advisor. 28 April 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2023.

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