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Chrysanthemum knot
국화매듭菊花gukhwa maedeup
A lozenge-shaped knot of many petal loops, like a chrysanthemum, used as the centrepiece of pendants and pouches.
- Meaning
- Resembles an autumn chrysanthemum in bloom; lozenge-shaped. Originally made by wrapping the cord twice, hence also 두벌감개매듭; extended to 세벌/네벌 (three/four-wrap) versions.
- Wishes for
- Longevity and peace (chrysanthemum); a resolute, firm bond (우리문화신문). In plum/mauve, autumn and eternity (Wikipedia).
- Cord
- One cord folded in half.
- Used on
- norigae centrepiece, 귀주머니, 염낭 pouches, 조바위, 족두리 headdresses, spoon cases, fans, wall hangings, base for 난간, 방석, 호랑나비, 사색판 knots
- Learn first
- Dorae knot (double connection knot), Ginger knot (cloverleaf knot)
- Level
- Moderate
Step-by-step instructions for this knot are still to come.
History & tradition
Joseon
The lozenge-shaped chrysanthemum knot was first tied by wrapping the cord twice (hence 두벌감개매듭) and makers extended it to three-, four- and five-wrap versions. It was used across all classes on pouches (귀주머니, 염낭), headdresses (조바위, 족두리), norigae, spoon cases and fans, and its body is the same as that of the chick and butterfly knots.
A favourite centrepiece in modern norigae and wall hangings.
Sources for this entry
잠자리매듭jamjari maedeup