The Art of Chinese Macramé
Chinese Macramé is based on a dozen basic knots that are named according to their distinctive shapes, usages, or origins. For example, the Two Coins Knot is so named because it is shaped like two overlapping coins of the kind once used in ancient China. The Button Knot can actually function as a button. The basic form of the Pan-ch'ang Knot, which is actually a series of continuous loops, symbolizes the Buddhist conception of continuity and the origin of all things. Indeed, the Pan-ch'ang Knot is the primary knot of Chinese Macramé upon which an endless number of variations can be made.
Chinese Macramé, like Chinese calligraphy, painting, porcelain, and even Chinese cooking, is easily recognizable to admirers of the Chinese culture. This is because the basic structures of Chinese Macramé cause it to differ greatly from Western or Japanese Macramé in shape and function.
The endless variations and patterns of Chinese Macramé as well as the mass of different materials that can be used (cotton, flax, silk, nylon, leather, and precious metals such as gold and silver) have expanded the functions and widened the uses of Chinese Macramé. Jewellery, clothes, gift wrapping and furniture can be emphasized with unique Chinese Macramé creations. Large wall-hangings made of Chinese Macramé have the same ornamental value as fine paintings or photographs and are perfectly suited for decorating any room.
Chinese Macramé, like Chinese calligraphy, painting, porcelain, and even Chinese cooking, is easily recognizable to admirers of the Chinese culture. This is because the basic structures of Chinese Macramé cause it to differ greatly from Western or Japanese Macramé in shape and function.
The endless variations and patterns of Chinese Macramé as well as the mass of different materials that can be used (cotton, flax, silk, nylon, leather, and precious metals such as gold and silver) have expanded the functions and widened the uses of Chinese Macramé. Jewellery, clothes, gift wrapping and furniture can be emphasized with unique Chinese Macramé creations. Large wall-hangings made of Chinese Macramé have the same ornamental value as fine paintings or photographs and are perfectly suited for decorating any room.