Chinese Knot(Chinese:中国结) is a decorative handicraft that began as a folk art in Tang and Song Dynasties, and became popular in Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is distinctive for its complicated pattern woven separately from one piece of thread. ...
whether this means loyalty, faith, friendship or love. Only one thread is used in each design which symbolizes how life and eternity are interconnected. These complex designs are used as decorative accompaniments to a variety of items including jewelry sets, plates, mugs, clothing and even ...
Rows 3 and 4: *Purl 1, knit 1*. Repeat from * to * until the end of the row. Repeat these 4 rows until you reach the desired length. 7. Waffle stitch This is a very decorative stitch. To work it: Cast on a multiple of 3 number of stitches and add 1 more stitch. Row...
At the same time, decorative macramé (macramé) regained popularity in the West.Chinese knots are usually tied together with a three-foot-long red rope to form a symmetrical body, tied tightly and three-dimensionally, with both sides intact. Traditionally, the cord was made of cotton, linen,...
Macrame – Make macrame knots with your hands. This Boho craft was popular in the 60s and 70s but has had a massive comeback. Punch Needle – Another trendy craft. It’s a quick form of embroidery. Create designs using a hollow needle tool to “punch” loops of wool yarn through a wo...
The craft of knotting is pretty much as it sounds in that you create a series of knots to form a decorative or functional object, most commonly intricate work such as macramé, although you can make simpler pieces using fewer knots. This form of crafting is typically used to make wall han...
The Japaese kimono is known around the world for its elegance and beauty, but what really ties it together is the decorative kimono obi that wraps around.
Rug and carpet, any decorative textile normally made of a thick material and now usually intended as a floor covering. Until the 19th century the word carpet was used for any cover, such as a table cover or wall hanging; since the introduction of machine
Hardwood plywood panels are composed of a softwood or hardwood core that is faced and backed with a finish or stain-grade hardwood veneer. They can make furniture, cabinets, millwork, and other decorative items. Fig 3: Structural Plywood Courtesy: forest1.com It is also known as sheathing ...
Once the desired curve is achieved, the wiggle board is glued in two layers, so that the final shape is stiff and resists any movement. Decorative veneers are added often as a surface layer. Grades of Plywood There are four grades of plywood: A, B, C, and D. In that order, they go...