The Chinese knot has a long history. People （one）made them to record information and send messages before they started to use words. The knots were used for decoration and to express thoughts and feelings in the Tang Dynasty. They were later popular in the Ming Qing Dynasties. Many people started to know them. But this art wasn't （real）accepted by the common people the Qing Dynasty.
Even today, Chinese knots still hold the value of feelings when they are （send）as gifts. For example, lovers may give knot to express their love. The "double happiness knot" is given and used at wedding to show each （other）love and wishes for growing old together. Knots are also used when people make （tradition）clothes, in China like hanfu. They can play the role of buttons and now silk is widely used （make）these clothing knots.
Many tourists including （foreign）like to buy Chinese knots as presents during their trips. There are many shopping streets for people to buy Chinese knots.
