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Chinese Knotting

Author : Haimei Cao
Publisher : Shanghai Press
ISBN 13 : 1632880067
Total Pages : 651 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (328 download)

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Download or read book Chinese Knotting written by Haimei Cao and published by Shanghai Press. This book was released on 2023-10-10 with total page 651 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an ultimate comprehensive guide, not only presenting the step-by-step illustrated instructions but also all the information regarding Chinese knotting. From the origins to developments, functions to decorations, material selections to final products, basic techniques to modified combinations, and traditional crafts to creative designs, author Cao Haimei walks you through every detail.Chinese knotting is a traditional handcraft of interlacing silk cords and other materials. Do you know that it was dated back to the Early Stone Age and was used for keeping records before the invention of writing? Have you thought about how it was developed from a general necessity to a royal cherished decoration?Besides discovering the history and traditions, this book also demonstrates the basic techniques, such as designing, interlacing, tightening, shaping, adjusting, and decorating. With the proper tools and materials, whether it is synthetic or silk cords, glass beads or porcelain charms, gold rings or silver clasps, you can start knotting by following the 100+ projects to make your home decorations, lucky charms, necklaces, bracelets, hair accessories, buttons, brooches and many more.To make your craft more unique and outstanding, learn the different types of variations combinations, and advanced techniques. Now start knotting and create your own innovative piece of art!

Chinese Knotting

Author : Lydia Chen
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462916589
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Chinese Knotting written by Lydia Chen and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2003-08-15 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knotting, "the joining of two cords," is an old and revered art form in China and an integral part of Chinese life. Since ancient times, Chinese knots have been used for a variety of practical and decorative purposes: to record events, aid in fishing and hunting, wrap and tie items, embellish personal attire, jewelry and fashion, ornament other works of art, and communicate. The intricate knot work and magnificent color combinations not only lent elegance to everyday objects, or a touch of gaiety and enchantment, but were an aesthetic expression of Chinese folk symbolism, expressing wishes for good fortune and wealth or the joys of love and marriage. In craft book Chinese Knotting, author Lydia Chen first traces the origins, history, and symbolism of this fascinating craft, before taking the reader through the fundamental elements necessary for tying Chinese decorative knots—the materials, implements, and main processes. Step-by-step instructions are then given for the 11 basic knots, which provide the building blocks for the 14 compound knots-combinations and variations of the simple knots-that follow in the next section. The final section presents 41 knotting projects of varying difficulty. Detailed instructions, clear diagrams, and color photographs, combined with an exciting assortment of creative applications, will help readers discover the relaxation, artistic satisfaction, and beautifully personalized ornamentation that Chinese Knotting can offer.

Fun with Chinese Knotting

Author : Lydia Chen
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462916996
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Fun with Chinese Knotting written by Lydia Chen and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed instructions, clear diagrams and lovely color photographs combine to make craft book Fun with Chinese Knotting both attractive and useful—displaying the many creative uses these decorative knots can have, and the great variety of materials used to make them. This delightful book is sure to be a rich source of inspiration for craftspeople everywhere. The art of Chinese knotting or macrame, has a surprisingly contemporary appeal, author artist Chen focuses on the decorative uses of Chinese knots to create your own personal fashion accessories which include: Hair ornaments Earrings Necklaces Pendants Brooches Belts Bracelets and anklets Accents that may be added to items of clothing Chinese knots are attractive and alluring along with being an Asian craft that is relatively easy to learn. Used for a variety of practical and decorative purposes—to record events, to fish and hunt, to wrap and tie items, as ornamental works of art, and even to communicate, Fun with Chinese Knotting will allow readers to create something for anyone.

75 Chinese, Celtic & Ornamental Knots

Author : Laura Williams
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0312675313
Total Pages : 133 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (126 download)

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Download or read book 75 Chinese, Celtic & Ornamental Knots written by Laura Williams and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2011-03-29 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to tie decorative knots from across the world. Clear diagrams are teamed with step-by-step instructions to make tying 75 different knots simple.

Knotting the Banner

Author : David J. Mozina
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 0824883411
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (248 download)

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Download or read book Knotting the Banner written by David J. Mozina and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2021-06-30 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the hills of China’s central Hunan province, an anxious young apprentice officiates over a Daoist ritual known as the Banner Rite to Summon Sire Yin. Before a crowd of masters, relatives, and villagers—and the entire pantheon of gods and deceased masters ritually invited to witness the event—he seeks to summon Celestial Lord Yin Jiao, the ferocious deity who supplies the exorcistic power to protect and heal bodies and spaces from illness and misfortune. If the apprentice cannot bring forth the deity, the rite is considered a failure and the ordination suspended: His entire professional career hangs in the balance before it even begins. This richly textured study asks how the Banner Rite works or fails to work in its own terms. How do the cosmological, theological, and anthropological assumptions ensconced in the ritual itself account for its own efficacy or inefficacy? Weaving together ethnography, textual analysis, photography, and film, David J. Mozina invites readers into the religious world of ritual masters in today’s south China. He shows that the efficacy of rituals like the Banner Rite is driven by the ability of a ritual master to form an intimate relationship with exorcistic deities like Yin Jiao, which is far from guaranteed. Mozina reveals the ways in which such ritual claims are rooted in the great liturgical movements of the Song and Yuan dynasties (960–1368) and how they are performed these days amid the social and economic pressures of rural life in the post-Mao era. Written for students and scholars of Daoism and Chinese religion, Knotting the Banner will also appeal to anthropologists and comparative religionists, especially those working on ritual.

Complete Book of Chinese Knotting

Author : Lydia Chen
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462916457
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Complete Book of Chinese Knotting written by Lydia Chen and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2007-10-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make intricate and beautiful Chinese knots with this traditional Chinese craft book. Chinese knotting, the joining of two cords to form symmetrical paterns, is an ancient and revered art form in China and an integral part of Chinese life. Born first out of practical necessity in prehistoric times to bind materials for hunting, fishing, farming, shelters, communication and other inventions to aid production and convenience, Chinese knots were soon employed as decorative motifs on artifacts, both functional and ornamental, and for festive occasions and important rites of passage. Today, more sophisticated designs, materials and applications have rejuvenated this colorful Chinese craft and have attracted a large following worldwide. The Complete Book of Chinese Knotting is the culmination of 20 years of research into the ancient art of Chinese knotting and macrame by renowned authority Lydia Chen. Inspired by the decorative knots embellishing ancient artifacts such as pots, jade, statuary, boxes and paintings, the author has systematically classified the basic knots, many almost forgotten, and their variations, as well as developed new knots using various knotting combinations and innovative materials. In addition to a useful summary of the four major techniques for tying basic Chinese knots and the nine main ways of modifying them, the author introduces 56 brand new knots and creative designs which can be used to make jewelry, ornaments and stylish wardrobe and fashion additions.

The World of Magic

Author : Peter Eldin
Publisher : Red Kite Books
ISBN 13 : 9781902463964
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (639 download)

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Download or read book The World of Magic written by Peter Eldin and published by Red Kite Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Big Box of Magic is a fantastic magic starter kit for kids aged between 7-11. It contains a 48-page magic book plus a great range of components (listed below). The book explains how to carry out a range of tricks, illusions and sleights of hand, including the tricks in the box. It also looks at the history of magic, and at some of the great magicians of the past and of today. Kids will have lots of fun learning the tricks and developing their own magic shows. When they present these shows to family and friends, they will gain performance skills and personal confidence, things which will stand them in great stead through life. Box contents: 48-page illustrated book by leading magic author, magician's wand, set of three cups and balls, pack of cards, Cubio trick, escape ball trick. Its features are: fantastic components; impressive tricks; step by step illustrations; develops performance skills & confidence; ideal magic starter kit; and, covers the history of magic and magicians.

Celtic Knots for Beaded Jewellery

Author : Suzen Millodot
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781844480548
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Celtic Knots for Beaded Jewellery written by Suzen Millodot and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The instructions are chiefly for the knotwork portion of the projects, many of which can be used with or without added beads.

The Year of Knots

Author : Windy Chien
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1683356675
Total Pages : 634 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (833 download)

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Download or read book The Year of Knots written by Windy Chien and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An acclaimed artist celebrates the creative possibilities of macramé and knots in this memoir and guide featuring projects and tutorials. Every day for a year, artist Windy Chien learned to tie a new kind of knot and then shared the results on Instagram—a project that both reinvented her life and revolutionized knot art. In The Year of Knots, Chien describes how knot-making led her on a path of discovery. She shares projects, tutorials, and transformative personal stories, all aimed at inspiring readers to make knotting—and creativity in general—part of a meditative daily practice. The knots in this book are gorgeously documented step-by-step. Knotted projects abound—from wall hangings to a necklace, a dog leash, a hanging light, and more. At the heart of the story is the simple, empowering idea that a single year is all the time you need to make a life-changing creative leap.

History and Science of Knots

Author : J C Turner
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814499641
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (144 download)

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Download or read book History and Science of Knots written by J C Turner and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 1996-05-30 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together twenty essays on diverse topics in the history and science of knots. It is divided into five parts, which deal respectively with knots in prehistory and antiquity, non-European traditions, working knots, the developing science of knots, and decorative and other aspects of knots. Its authors include archaeologists who write on knots found in digs of ancient sites (one describes the knots used by the recently discovered Ice Man); practical knotters who have studied the history and uses of knots at sea, for fishing and for various life support activities; a historian of lace; a computer scientist writing on computer classification of doilies; and mathematicians who describe the history of knot theories from the eighteenth century to the present day. In view of the explosion of mathematical theories of knots in the past decade, with consequential new and important scientific applications, this book is timely in setting down a brief, fragmentary history of mankind's oldest and most useful technical and decorative device — the knot. Contents:Prehistory and Antiquity:Pleistocene KnottingWhy Knot? — Some Speculations on the First KnotsOn Knots and Swamps — Knots in European PrehistoryAncient Egyptian Rope and KnotsNon-European Traditions:The Peruvian QuipuThe Art of Chinese Knots Works: A Short HistoryInuit KnotsWorking Knots:Knots at SeaA History of Life Support KnotsTowards a Science of Knots?:Studies on the Behaviour of KnotsA History of Topological Knot Theory of KnotsTramblesCrochet Work — History and Computer ApplicationsDecorative Knots and Other Aspects:The History of MacraméA History of LaceHeraldic KnotsOn the True Love Knotand other papers Readership: Mathematicians, archeologists, social historians and general readers. keywords:Antiquit;Braiding;Climbing;Heraldry;History;Knots;Lace;Mariners;Prehistory;Quipus;Science;Theory;Topology;Knotting, Pleistocene;Egyptian;Inuit;Chinese;Mountaineering, Topological Knot Theory;Knot Theories;Quipo Knot Mathematics;Knot Strength Efficiency;Heraldic;True Love;Crochet;Computer Aided Design;Trambles “… it is a veritable compendium of information about every aspects of knots, from their links with quantum theory to attempts to measure their strength when tying climbing ropes together … the huge scope of this book makes it one I have turned to many times, for many different purposes.” New Scientists “I enjoyed browsing through all the chapters. They contain material that a mathematician would not normally come across in his work.” The Mathematical Intelligencer

The Ultimate Book of Everyday Knots

Author : Geoffrey Budworth
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1510768165
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Book of Everyday Knots written by Geoffrey Budworth and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the co-founder of the International Guide of Knot Tyers, comes an oversize, easy-to follow guide perfect for sailers, campers, fishermen, climbers, and everyone else who might want or need to tie a solid, useful knot This beautifully illustrated, full-color guide unties the mysteries of more than eighty knots. Using clear photographs and diagrams, as well as straightforward, easy-to-follow instructions, any reader can master knots for fishing, boating, climbing, crafts, and household uses. Climbers will feel safer knowing they have tied the perfect Water or Tape knot. Home decorators will enjoy trying their hand at the beautiful and elaborate Chinese Cloverleaf. Fishermen will fight big fish with more confidence. Filled with fascinating knot lore, The Ultimate Book of Everyday Knots is perfect for anyone wishing to learn advanced knotting techniques for any purpose at all. Featuring illustrations throughout, sections include: Overhand knots Figure of eight knots Bowlines and sheet bends Crossing knots And other useful knots Whether for practical use or just for fun, this is a great place to start knotting—so grab a piece of rope, sit back, and enjoy!

Decorative Fusion Knots

Author : J. D. Lenzen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781931160780
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (67 download)

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Download or read book Decorative Fusion Knots written by J. D. Lenzen and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: J.D. Lenzen, the producer of over 100 instructional knot videos and the creator of the famed YouTube channel Tying It All Together, reveals his innovative knotting style in Decorative Fusion Knots. Respected internationally for his knotting skills, Lenzen creates new knots by combining historical knot elements and new knotting techniques. The products of this intermingling are what he calls fusion knots - a brand-new genre of knot in a centuries-old tradition. Features 25 brand-new, never-before-seen knots.

The Complete Book of Decorative Knots

Author : Geoffrey Budworth
Publisher : Hamlyn
ISBN 13 : 9781558217911
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (179 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Book of Decorative Knots written by Geoffrey Budworth and published by Hamlyn. This book was released on 1998 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents step-by-step illustrations showing how to make over eighty utilitarian and decorative knots, and includes a glossary of terms and techniques

Chinese Knotting

Author : Lydia Chen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789575880149
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Chinese Knotting written by Lydia Chen and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Ultimate Book of Decorative Knots

Author : Lindsey Philpott
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1510775544
Total Pages : 908 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Book of Decorative Knots written by Lindsey Philpott and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-01-03 with total page 908 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to tie myriad beautiful and functional knots! All knots are useful, but many can also be very beautiful. Here, Lindsey Philpott, expert knot tyer, sets out to provide the most comprehensive, useful, and attractive book of decorative knots from around the world. In this compact edition, readers will learn the materials, methods, measurements, and tools needed to tie dozens of beautiful knots. Flat knots, round knots, square knots, covering knots—you name it, and this book has it. From braids to plaits to sinnets, here are step-by-step instructions accompanied by full-color images for the knot tyer’s reference. Chapters include: Getting started Purely decorative knots Netting and woven knots Turk’s head knots Knob knots And much more! Philpott provides a brief history of knotting, in addition to instructions and helpful images. Practical tips, like what materials not to use, will advise beginners about the details of knot tying. Once you practice the knots illustrated in these pages, you can use the information to create your own individual style—and even some new knots! A handy reference book as well as a beautiful gift, this is an essential addition to every knot enthusiast’s library.

Beaded Macrame Jewelry

Author : Sherri Haab
Publisher : Potter Craft
ISBN 13 : 9780823029525
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (295 download)

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Download or read book Beaded Macrame Jewelry written by Sherri Haab and published by Potter Craft. This book was released on 2006-08-01 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Macramé. Just the word summons up images of hideous 1960s atrocities designed to hang plants. But what was good about macramé in the 1960s is still what’s good about macramé: It’s easy, it’s fun, everybody can do it. And now everybody can get great results, making gorgeous jewelry that’s sure to astonish anyone born before the Reagan era. Best-selling author Sherri Haab takes a completely fresh look at the craft, using fine cords and shimmering beads that are popular with today’s beadwork and jewelry designers. Clear illustrations show how to do 14 simple knotting techniques. Then it’s time to try 22 projects for bracelets, earrings, rings, necklaces, even a belt, a purse, and an iPod pouch--each one stylish, colorful, and easy to create. Beaded Macramé Jewelry is macramé for today!

World Non-Material Culture Heritage Collection

Author : World Celebrity Club
Publisher : Ehgbooks
ISBN 13 : 9781625034588
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (345 download)

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Download or read book World Non-Material Culture Heritage Collection written by World Celebrity Club and published by Ehgbooks. This book was released on 2018-08-02 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese knotting means the joining of two cords. The cord is originally braided by our ancestors as a tool to bind and tie with knots. The knot is also an ancient means of recording, which is the precursor of Chinese characters. "Cord" in Chinese sounds similar to "God" in the language, and the shape of a cord is similar to that of a Chinese dragon, so the knot is considered sacred. Then the knot gradually evolves into a kind of decoration, which is endowed with the connotation of beauty. The Chinese knot is also a relatively common handicraft in our modern life, so it is named "Chinese knot." There are numerous ways of tying Chinese knots and their materials are various. Besides different types of cords, the materials could be paper strips, cloth strips, or even reed leaves. The Chinese knotting methods are countless. A seemingly simple cord can be transformed into a variety of objects through simple or complicated knotting. Each basic knot is made by weaving a single rope from the beginning to the end. After continuously and orderly shuttling and winding in between the rows of ropes, the rope forms symmetric knot ornaments, whose obverse and reverse sides are the same. Besides, the two ends of the rope are connected, and it seems the knots have no beginning or ending. The Chinese knots are tight bound, so they are unlikely to become loose when binding things. Therefore, they are very practical. The Chinese knots can be divided into three categories: basic knots, derivative knots, and combination knots. Apart from the skill required to master a variety of basic knotting techniques, it is necessary to understand the characteristics of each knot in order to make changes and combinations, or even to innovate new knots. Because of their unique oriental charm, and magical and various changes, Chinese knots attract more and more people. Like Chinese paintings, sculptures, and ceramics, Chinese knots are easily recognizable by foreigners nowadays. Chinese knots are unadorned, solemn, and elegant. People also name them after their shapes and symbolic meanings. The lucky knot implies auspiciousness and good luck. The Panchang knot represents continuation and longevity. The double coin knot means that good things happen in pairs and that the source of wealth is abundant. Each knot offers sincere blessings and great wishes. The Chinese knot is not only graceful and rich in implications, but also a valuable cultural heritage of the Chinese nation. It reflects the spiritual connotation of the Chinese nation to some extent. As part of the precious national cultural heritage, Chinese knotting is expected to flourish and add warmth and blessings to people's lives, as well as to bring joy and satisfaction to the makers.