Six-Petal Chinese Button Knot 🌸 | Traditional Chinese Knotting for Qipao & Tang Jackets

Learn how to make a beautiful Six-Petal Chinese Button Knot, a traditional decorative knot once used as a button closure on Chinese clothing. This elegant knot has a flower-like shape when viewed from the front, while the side reveals a delicate braided structure. Six-petal button knots are more intricate than four-petal versions and are traditionally used with refined garments such as qipao (旗袍) and Tang-style jackets. In this 2.5-minute tutorial, I use a simple and easy-to-follow method to demonstrate the cord-wrapping logic behind this traditional Chinese knot, making the structure easier to understand without unnecessary complexity. Chinese button knots can have four, six, or even more petals, with different designs creating different levels of intricacy and elegance. I hope this tutorial helps you discover the beauty of traditional Chinese knotting and brings this beautiful piece of Chinese textile art to life. ❤️ Subscribe for more Chinese knot tutorials, traditional knotting techniques, embroidery, and handmade crafts.