CT Chinese Knotting 中国编织乐趣 (ISBN=9780804833998)
Knotting, "the joining of two cords," is an old and revered artform in China and an integral part of Chinese life. Since ancienttimes, Chinese knots have been used for a variety of practical anddecorative purposes: to record events, aid in fishing and hunting,wrap and tie items, embellish personal attire, ornament other worksof art, and communicate. The intricate knot work and magnificentcolor combinations not only lent elegance to everyday objects, or atouch of gaiety and enchantment, but were an aesthetic expressionof Chinese folk symbolism, expressing wishes for good fortune andwealth or the joys of love and marriage.
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