Korean Knotwork
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I found this lovely comprehensive book on maedeup. It’s part of a series from the Korea Craft & Design Foundation and gives a detailed description of Korean Knotwork with plenty of photographs. I understand now, that maedeup is much more than just the knots themselves it also includes plaiting the cords and often tassels to finish off.
I may revisit this project because I love the challenge! I made half a dozen knots, mostly using a variety of youTube videos. I couldn’t understand the process from the drawings and written instructions - maybe that’s just how my brain works. The chrysanthemum knot still has me scratching my head... but I did make one - eventually!!
When I return to Korean crafts I plan to make a wind chime and incorporate some knots in to the hanging string.
Information : :
Maedŭp: The Craft of Knotting - Article on the V&A website http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/m/maedup-the-craft-of-knotting/
These were my favourite videos on youTube:
- ram jang channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7zkIa8e6Gca8WLjHTkgjVw
- for Yeonbong- Lotus Bud Knot/Chinese Button Knot, Saengjjok - Ginger Knot, Dongsimgyeul - One-in-heart Knot - Button knot on a single strand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIh6DAy4Ids
Instructables tutorial, the best one I found for the chrysanthemum knot (known as a pan chang knot in Chinese knot work) https://www.instructables.com/id/Pan-Chang-Knotted-Ring/ - using the pins on a board method.
