Chinese lucky knots with red tassles and engraved bamboo plaques. Engraved with the Chinese calligraphy characters "Ren", the English translation is "to be patient" or "show patience". These Chinese lucky knots with bamboo plaques are decorative examples of this ancient Chinese handicraft, and an attractive piece for display in the home, or the workplace. The bamboo plaque is approximately 20cm in length, and the overall length of this piece, including the knot and tassles, is an impressive 70cm. Bamboo knottings are often used as feng shui tools as bamboo is seen as representing strength, and also has gentle qualities.