Lydia Chen, a leading authority on traditional Chinese decorative knotting, was born in Loching, Chekiang, in 1940. Her interest in knotting began when her father-in-law, a deputy curator at the National Palace Museum in Taipei, Taiwan, arranged for her to learn simple knots from an elderly museum custodian. From this modest beginning, she went on to figure out how knots were formed from the antique pieces she collected, and even invented some designs of her own. She has taught knotting at colleges, held several exhibitions of her work both at home and abroad, and authored a number of books on the art.
"If you are a fan of macrame bracelets or creating friendship
bracelets, this will be a fun new knotting technique for you to
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"This book was a great resource in the art of Chinese knotwork.
From the history of the craft to the diagrams of thread movement
and the variety of crafts involved, it is a keeper." —Bookgirl
Knitting: An Eclectic Book Blog
"Chinese knotting, often called Chinese macrame, is a celebrated
ancient art form. By joining two silk or cotton cords into
intricate patterns, a variety of beautiful shapes are formed. These
shapes are the focus of this book which features jewelry,
accessories, and even footwear designs! Learn basic knots like
Button, Cloverleaf, Good Luck, Round Brocade, and Tassel following
figure are drawings that show you each step of the way. You'll be
inspired to add embellishments to clothing, purses, and scarves, as
you learn how to manipulate and knot cording." —Craft Ideas
Magazine
"Broken down into several knot types, including Basic Knots,
Compound Knots, and Tassel Designs, Fun with Chinese Knotting
breaks down Chinese knotting into the most basic steps and outlines
them with color illustrations and photos. You can also see a
variety of projects to make for each knot and get great ideas on
how you can use these knots to create lovely accessories and home
decor." —FaveCrafts blog
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