{"product_id":"cheongsam-jewellery-shadow-box-art","title":"Cheongsam Jewellery Shadow Box Art","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraft Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePankou is a traditional Chinese knot-button craft with a history of over 2000 years. Originally created as functional fastenings in garments, the technique gradually evolved into decorative elements in traditional dress such as the cheongsam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eToday, Pankou is increasingly recognised not only as a garment fastening but as a form of textile art.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe craft is also applied in contemporary accessories including brooches and earrings, allowing this heritage technique to take on new artistic forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePankou is recognised as a form of craftsmanship that brings together textile art, design and symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn this workshop, participants will explore the craftsmanship behind Pankou and create their own handcrafted knot accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe traditional process of making Pankou involves three stages. The workshop will begin with a demonstration of how fabric is prepared and shaped into a cord used to form the knot structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eParticipants will then focus on constructing the knot itself. A single cord is carefully coiled into shape and secured through hand stitching, forming the structure of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFinally, the piece is filled, decorated and finished, transforming the knot into a wearable accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Will Make\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach participant will complete a Pawo nkou brooch or decorative knot accessory to take home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CQ LONDON","offers":[{"title":"15 March 11-1PM (Waterloo)","offer_id":53120521535795,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"19 March 1-3PM (Mayfair)","offer_id":53120521568563,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"22 March 5-7PM (Colindale)","offer_id":53120521601331,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5494\/9683\/files\/1.jpg?v=1772997677","url":"https:\/\/www.cqlondon.com\/products\/cheongsam-jewellery-shadow-box-art","provider":"CQ LONDON","version":"1.0","type":"link"}