The Chinese knot is one of the integral elements of the traditions, culture and art of the East. Since ancient times, knots have become significant details of everyday life for the Chinese. Events of great importance were marked with huge knots, and, accordingly, insignificant things were marked with small ones. During the heyday of their civilization, the Chinese noticed images of various sacred animals and fateful signs in ordinary ribbons. In order to achieve similarity with the seen appearance or symbol, the corresponding knots were made. A lot of secrets can carry a Chinese knot. Its meaning is easy to unravel if you know some of the nuances of weaving. Knots can symbolize happiness, we alth, luck, he alth, we alth, or longevity.
The knot is an old Chinese tradition
Chinese knots are not only beautiful shapes and bright colors. They also carry certain information in themselves. Nodes can display vintageChinese traditions and customs, be symbols of kindness and beauty, and also show the people's desire to know the truth. All this allows Chinese knots to exist and flourish for many millennia. In today's world of decorative and applied arts of the East, knots occupy a place of honor. They are used as decorations on clothes, additional home furnishings and simply as accessories. Shops selling feng shui goods abound with various knots, each with its own purpose and perhaps even a unique legend. Each Chinese knot has its own name and meaning, which are reflected in the shape of the weave.
What does it mean?
The duality of the nature of knots in Feng Shui makes them very unusual talismans. They can denote a break, alienation, the release of various energies. Or carry the opposite information: formation, interlacing, inevitability in human destiny. Knots are required items for magicians, sorcerers, warlocks and fortune tellers. When the knot is tied, it means the subordination of the higher forces to people, and when they are untwisted, it means the release of internal forces. Cutting the knot carries a notice of a sharp turn in life, unexpected difficulties, bold decisions or categorical changes. The Chinese knot, according to Eastern beliefs, can protect a person from the influence of evil forces, help in difficult life situations, bring money and prosperity to the house, protect the family from the evil eye and gossip.
What you need to know about weavingnodes?
Eastern knots are used in a variety of cultures. After all, such amulets look very tempting. Learning how to make them is easy, and there will be many benefits. The most popular is the Chinese knot of luck. It helps to achieve the desired results in any endeavor, will bring luck in business, success in doing business, material well-being and the ability to achieve what a person aspires to. According to tradition, such a knot is woven from a red rope, since this particular color is a symbol of strength and success. Only one thread is required. The knot should be symmetrical and look the same from all sides. In order to tie a knot of luck, you need to take three steps. First, the thread is laid out. Next, the knot is tightened and the “ears” are pulled out. The last step is to decorate the knot with various elements.
Weave a good luck knot
To know how to knit Chinese knots of various shapes, first you need to try to learn how to make a good luck knot. You need to take a rope or a thick thread 3 m long. You will also need a pillow for weaving and a set of needles. A thread is fixed in the middle of the pillow. Further, each end is laid out in the form of a loop and stabbed with needles. The right end of the thread must be converted into a long loop, and then threaded into each vertical "eye". The loop must move in a certain pattern: first under the thread, and then above it. Now everything needs to be fixed with needles. Further, all the threads that go vertically, except for the extreme loop on the right, must be wrapped around the left free end along the top of the knot. After eachthe done action, the thread must be fixed with a needle. The same thread starts again to the right, while forming a loop. The same operation is performed at the bottom. In addition to everything, along the vertical of the knot, you need to walk with the left end of the thread. The last step in knitting a knot is to even out the size of its petals and tighten the loose ends and outer loops. It is better to start from the middle of the knot and go in turn to different edges. Now the knot of luck is ready. It remains only to find a use for it, for example, decorate a house with it or carry it with you as a talisman and protection from evil forces.
How does the bundle of happiness work?
In another way, the knot of luck is called the Chinese knot of happiness. The shape of this product in itself already speaks of the numerous incarnations of a person, of his karmic connection with the universe. The knot also contains the symbolism of knowing the secrets of eternal life and youth. Most often, the knot of happiness is used as a talisman and amulet. It can be done using metal wire, ribbon, rope, thread, cord, or even simply drawn on a piece of paper. You can buy this symbol of good luck in the store or make it yourself. If you use the knot as a decoration, for example, as a pendant or pendant, then this will help protect you from wrong actions and imprudent actions. The owner of such a symbol will be able to gain power over time, will find in himself the ability to clearly set the right goals and go towards them, bypassing all dangers and obstacles.
The main thing is to do everything with your own hands
Knots of Eastern culture always look harmonious. They do not have sharp corners, which means that they are not inherently aggressive. Each node has its own personality, making it multifunctional for every area of use. Chinese knot weaving does not require special threads. In principle, you can knit them from any rope, but original and beautiful. A tow, not combed and not twisted, is perfect for weaving. Such nodes will be worthy of special attention. Knots look beautiful and exclusive if they are knitted from a rope that is made by hand. To create such a thread, palm fiber or, as it is also called, sesal, is best suited. The result is a weave of an interesting structure, a little uneven and not smoothed. Knots from such a rope will help to attract the power of the flow of Qi, that is, positive life energy.
The originality of the knot is an important factor
The most important condition in weaving knots in Feng Shui is their uniqueness. Each knot should have its own individual characteristics: size, density, knitting and weaving method. An interesting fact: it is almost impossible to “tie” a good and high-quality knot in Feng Shui with your own hands. Be sure to use a variety of weaving techniques. In the course of weaving the knot, it is allowed to use various decorations, but modest and without unnecessary details. If, as the knot is decorated, simplicity tends to chic and sophistication, then, from the side of Feng Shui beliefs, this will be wrong and can change the strength of the knot. Basically everyonethe node is made on the basis of certain intentions. During weaving, it is necessary to carefully consider the purpose for which the knot is made and keep this idea throughout the work. After weaving is completed, the Chinese knot must be placed in a specific sector that will correspond to the chosen goal. It is always better to use the sector of the same name, for example family, career, we alth, luck.
Money tree node
How to tie a Chinese “Money Tree” knot that will help attract money from a variety of sources? Such a symbol is woven from one rope. First you need to link the base node. Next, the ends of the thread are crossed. The end that is below the node will go on top of the other. Now we need to move on to knitting. The end of the rope is threaded into the left loop from the bottom up and brought out again down. Another loop is placed under the previous "eye". The end of the rope is brought up. Next, the left knot made is stitched, and the tail of the thread goes under the central knot, that is, exactly where the tree trunk will be. Then the knot must be turned from left to right. At the top will be the part that was previously at the bottom. Now you need to repeat all the above steps again, only on the other side. Now the node for attracting money is ready. It will enable the owner to find money in the most unusual places and help in the successful conduct of business.
"Button" - the easiest way
How to weave a Chinese knot, the easiest to do? It's easy. It's called "The Button". Each step taken must be secured with a needle or pin. The knot is woven from one cord. First, the left end of the rope must be pinned to the surface. Next, a loop is made, and the long end should fit over the short one. The loop is secured with a pin. Now, when the first loop is ready, the second one is made, which will be on top. The main thing is that now the long part of the rope will lie under the short one. Then the long end of the thread is threaded through all the loops made. The pins are removed. It remains to carefully pull the knot. The result is a ball. To make the knot more round and voluminous, you need to tie another regular knot over the resulting “button”. This type of knot can be used to make various jewelry and accessories, such as bracelets and pendants.
Best amulet
The Chinese knot can be an excellent amulet for a person and his family. It is important to make the nodes original. Then it attracts the attention of strangers, which contributes to the activation of the amulet node, which means that its effect will become stronger. There are a lot of options for weaving and using Chinese knots. Each person will be able to find the necessary knot just for himself.
