Fun with Chinese Knotting - Making Your Own Fashion Accessories & Accents

Fun with chinese Knotting-(Berkeiey)

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Fun with chinese Knotting-(Berkeiey)

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6 THE RESURGENCE OF CHINESE KNOTTING

how to make tassels. Moreover, the repertoire of materials has been extended –

from silk and cotton cords to those made of leather, cloth, plastic, metal, paper

and clay – thereby stimulating further creativity and innovation.

This practical manual starts by recapping the basic principles and skills

required to tie knots, as well as the materials that can be used, and gives handy

tips on knot formation and color blending. Full color photographs in the second

part of the book illustrate how knot formations can be applied to clothing and

Design and make your own

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