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Chinese Macrame
Chinese Macrame is based on more than a dozen basic knots that are named according to their unique shapes, usage, and origins. The knots of Chinese Macrame are pulled tightly so that they cannot be easily undone. Designs are quite symmetrical to satisfy the Chinese tastes. It is not very hard to make Chinese Macrames. A three-step process is involved: tying knots, tightening them, and adding finishing touches. Adding gemstones of different shapes and sizes can further beautify knots. In ancient times, Chinese Macrame adorned the fixtures of palace halls and the daily implements of countryside households. It has also surfaced in paintings, sculptures, and pieces of folk art. Today, the art of Chinese Macrame still lives on. Its uses and variations have surpassed those of preceding eras. Pottery and Porcelain
Throughout the centuries, pottery and porcelain have been a major export from China to other Asian and Western countries, thus establishing stronger trade and economic ties. Ceramic art in China has reached high grounds due to its excellent craftsmanship. The ancient artisans had demonstrated their skills and managed to work despite a shortage of materials. Pottery and porcelain artisans of today take influences from ancient craftsmanship to develop modern works. The number of Taiwanese people who enjoy ceramic making has even increased.
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Chinese
people have been mastering the art of tying knots since thousands of years
ago. Knots had many functions, such as recording events and ornamental
functions. In 1980, a few knots' specialists invented new variations and
broadened the decorative value of the knots, calling it Macrame.
The
history of Chinese pottery and porcelains dated way back to the 7th Century.
Porcelain was invented by the Chinese even before the Europeans did. Pottery
and porcelain developed because of the large amount of heavy clay and
fuel available, and an efficient river system to transport the finished
goods. A ceramics kiln can be set up with the availability of the above
items. A kiln can be used for a long period of time and the art of making
pottery have been passed down generations.