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How to make buckles: Illustrated tutorial on how to weave classic cheongsam buckles

Pan buckle, also known as pan button, is a type of Chinese knot and can be regarded as a symbol of Chinese tradition. Pan buckle is made of cloth strips that are coiled by hand. The production department will share with you an illustration of the weaving method of classical cheongsam buckle. Tutorial. The role of the buckle has gradually changed in the evolution of Chinese clothing. It not only has the function of connecting the skirt, but also is called the finishing touch of decorative clothing. It vividly expresses the decorative interest of Chinese clothing that emphasizes meaning, connotation, and theme.

How to make buckles: Illustrated tutorial on how to weave classic cheongsam buckles

Illustration of Chinese Classical Pan Button Weaving Method (Pipa Button)

How to make buckles: Illustrated tutorial on how to weave classic cheongsam buckles

Illustration of how to weave classical cheongsam buttons (www.111diy.com)

There are many types of buckles, including chrysanthemum buckles, plum blossom buckles, and goldfish buckles that imitate animals and plants, buckles with the word "吉", longevity buckles, and 囍 buckles that are knotted into characters. There are also geometric shapes, such as straight buckles, wave buckles, triangle buckles, etc. The disc flowers are split on both sides, some are symmetrical and some are asymmetrical. diyjucom

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Illustration of how to weave pan buttons: How to make classical Chinese pan buttons