Chinese knot with a natural bamboo plaque and red tassles. Inscribed with the Chinese calligraphy characters "Yuan", the english translation is destiny. This Chinese knot with a bamboo plaque is a highly decorative example of this ancient Chinese handicraft, and an attractive feng shui piece for display in the home, or the office. The bamboo plaque is approximately 20cm in length, and the overall length of this piece, including the knot and tassle is an impressive 70cm. Bamboo is often used in Chinese knot making, as it is believed by the Chinese to be representative of strength, and resilience, whilst having the ability to be graceful and refined at the same time.
