But it isn't known when they first started to be used symbolically or woven for art. One hundred thousand year old tools have been discovered that were probably used to tie and untie knots, and there is a reference to knots in ancient literature. People may have originally made them to record information and convey messages before people started to write. Knot weavers can use a variety of colors, but they usually weave deep red ones as in the picture above. Each kind of knot is named after its shape or the symbolic meaning that it carries. Most knots are double layered and symmetrical and have two cords entering the knot from the top and two leaving from the bottom. Each shape has its own symbolic meaning, and nowadays you can find them as decoration, gifts for special occasions, and adornments on clothes. What Is a Chinese Knot?Ī Chinese knot is a knot that is tied and woven from a single length of cord or rope to be a variety of shapes and of varying complexity. They have a long history and a symbolic meaning even today. Skilled knot artists weave complex knots that you might see sold as souvenirs that you can take back with you. There is a long history of using knots for decoration on clothing or to hang from the ceiling or on a wall.

Can knots be a form of art? It is in China.

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