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Plafond knot

Knot type inspired by Chinese ceiling art From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Plafond knot,[7] 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.[7]

NamesPlafond, Chinese Lanyard Knot,[1] Китайский мусинг,[2][3] lunette noeud,[4] two-strand Chinese lanyard knot,[5] Caisson Ceiling Knot[6]
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NamesPlafond, Chinese Lanyard Knot,[1] Китайский мусинг,[2][3] lunette noeud,[4] two-strand Chinese lanyard knot,[5] Caisson Ceiling Knot[6]
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藻井結, (simplified: 藻井结)Chen 1.[8]
藻井結Ruri-Ishikawa
Spectacles Knot (안경매듭)tUBoDk[9]
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