Ancient Handicrafts, Timeless Blessings

Yanta Knotting Sachets trace their origins to ancient knotted‑cord record-keeping methods and later evolved into decorative crafts. During the Han and Tang Dynasties, sachets were worn as status symbols or given as tokens of goodwill.

As a distinctive folk art from Yanta District in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, Yanta Knotting Sachets are made by weaving two silk-thread knot panels and stitching them together, then adorned with auspicious elements such as ties and tassels. The finished pieces—remarkable for their unique forms and rich symbolism—convey heartfelt wishes.

Yanta Knotting Sachets are notable for their finishing technique: the cord ends are woven back into braided edges to create flat, tightly sealed seams. This innovation breaks through the limitations of traditional knotting styles and allows for hollow, pouch‑like forms. After completion, each sachet is decorated with colorful ribbons, enhancing its delicate aesthetic appeal.

Sachets are versatile. They can be used as home decoration, given as gifts to family and friends, or exchanged as tokens of love. Filled with aromatic herbs or medicinal ingredients, they are traditionally believed to ward off evil and dispel impurities, embodying the rich auspicious symbolism of Chinese culture.