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The decorative Chinese bow tie


Chinese bow tie
Bow ties are classic Chinese knots. Nothing to do with the bow tie, a clothing accessory that's becoming trendy again, this is the Chinese knot, which can be used for decoration or to make original jewelry.

The simplest are made up of a series of braids, each passing inside or around the previous one.

Here's how to make a 2-strand bow tie in 4 steps.

The 2-band butterfly

Bow tie first step

1. Fold the wire to form two loops and pass the second through the first as indicated by the arrow.



Second stage bow tie

2. The pattern is as follows.








Third stage bow tie

3. Pass the strand along the arrow. Tighten little by little, carefully.



This is your butterfly, with two tassels and three central parts.
If you're interested in decorative knots, discover my method for learning Chinese knots and sailor knots, with over 100 knots revealed.
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