In Chinese, "knot" means reunion, friendliness, peace, warmth, marriage, love, etc. Chinese knots are often used to express good wishes, including happiness, prosperity, love and the absence of evil.

One major characteristic of decorative knotwork is that all the knots are tied using one thread, which is usually about 1 metre in length. However, when finished the knot looks identical from both the front and back.

They can come in a variety of colors such as gold, green, blue or black, though the most commonly used color is red. This is because red symbolizes good luck and prosperity in Chinese.

There are many different shapes of Chinese knots. The most common being flowers, dragons (Chinese Loong), fish, and even Chinese characters. Culturally they were expected to ward off evil spirits or act as good luck charms for Chinese marriages.

The Chinese knot's shape is based on over a dozen basic knots named according to their distinctive shapes, usages, or origins.

The Two-Coins Knot, for example, is shaped like two overlapping coins once used in ancient China. The Button Knot functions as a button, and the Reversed Swastika Knot was derived from the Buddhist symbol commonly seen on the streamers hanging down from the waistband of the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy.

The Chinese knot, with its classic elegance and ever-changing variations, is both practical and ornamental, fully reflecting the grace and depth of Chinese culture.