https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/27e30443766f3ee5f00148dceee43f87.jpeg bcf88abf73a85708a9ba7c679130e6cd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fabric Description An account of the resource Fabric, whether it is made by wool, or silk, involves in Chinese people's everyday life. Crafts An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance that is handmade or crafted by simple tools. Crafting Methods The ways used to construct and produce crafts. Most knots are double layered and symmetrical and have two cords entering the knot from the top and two leaving from the bottom. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Strings, Ropes Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. Each kind of knot is named after its shape or the symbolic meaning that it carries. People may have originally made them to record information and convey messages before people started to write. Around the times of Chinese new year festival, Chinese knot decorations can be seen hanging on walls, doors of homes and as shop decorations to add some festival feel. Usually, these decorations are in red color, which traditional Chinese regards it as a color of "luck". Interesting Facts Origins, stories or incidents happened that are related to the item, to provide extra information and details. This connotation can even be seen in Chinese words. The Chinese word for 'rope' is 'shèng' that sounds similar to the words for 'spirit,' 'divine,' and 'life.' Knots had a spiritual meaning and were used for worship. The word for 'knot' itself is 'jié' and is related to many other terms that reinforce the symbolic meaning of the knots. For example, 'tuán jié' which means 'to unite,' 'jié hūn' means 'to marry,' and 'jié guŏ' means 'bear fruit,' 'result,' or 'outcome.' So a knot given to a marriage partner or a couple means all these things and having children as well. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chinese Knotting 中國結 Description An account of the resource A Chinese knot is a knot that is tied and woven from a single length of cord or rope to be a variety of shapes and of varying complexity. Each shape has its own symbolic meaning, and nowadays you can find them as decoration, gifts for special occasions, and adornments on clothes. Subject The topic of the resource Decoration, Blessings, Strings, Folk art Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Tang and Song Dynasties (960–1279 AD) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Palm-sized Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Song Dynasty Tang Dynasty