The Plafond knot,
[Lydia Chen. The complete book of Chinese knotting — p. 102 — ] with its spiral-like center and rectangular border, was inspired by the decorations found on the dome-like central sections of ceilings in Chinese temples and palaces. The ceilings, which are divided into nine rectangular sections, three across and three deep, each have a domed apex composed of a circular design filled with auspicious motifs surrounded by a complementary motif which radiates out to the rectangular border. This effect is echoed in the plafond knot, which is made by hooking up and tightening a number of flat knots.
The knot is also known by other names:
See also
*List of knots
*Chinese knotting
External links
Tying video
References
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Decorative knots