This seemingly simple art produces handicraft items that are intricately and exquisitely worked so therefore it is not surprising that the Chinese decorative knot is seen as a good luck charm.

"In the West, people use very simple knots to form complex shapes, such as a tree or a dog, but the knots themselves are not decorative. In contrast, the Chinese knots themselves are ornamental ...

The Pipa Knot is a unique Chinese Macrame knot that is based on the Figure 8 shape. This historical knot has been around for ...

Originating during the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties and flourishing during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, the traditional Chinese knot began as a simple ...

To make it easier for people to learn, Chen also took the lead in formulating the technique required for tying Chinese knots, as she said, knotting is a kind of science. Armed with this formula, ...

Han's Chinese knots have many styles ... Han knows that it is not easy for the disabled to find a job. Therefore, she takes the disabled as her preferred target for recruitment.

But one aspect of the celebrations often overlooked is the tradition of hanging Chinese knots, which are said to symbolise good luck and can be found year-round in temples and homes. The craft of ...