About this Event
Discover the craft behind the iconic Chinese Pankou (盘扣) knot of the cheongsam / qipao (旗袍).
Craft Story
Pankou 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.
Today, the craft is also applied in contemporary accessories including brooches and earrings, allowing this heritage technique to take on new artistic forms.
Workshop Experience
In this workshop, participants will explore the craftsmanship behind Pankou and create their own handcrafted knot accessory.
The 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.
Participants 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.
Finally, the piece is filled, decorated and finished, transforming the knot into a wearable accessory.
What You Will Make
Each participant will complete a Pankou brooch or decorative knot accessory to take home. (Limited 6 seats)
盘扣是一种拥有 2000多年历史的中国传统纽扣工艺，也是中国非遗工艺之一。它最初作为服装的功能性扣件出现，后来逐渐演变为旗袍等传统服饰中的装饰元素。如今，盘扣工艺被越来越多地运用于胸针、耳饰等现代配饰设计。
在本次手工坊中，你将了解盘扣的工艺故事，并在导师的带领下亲手制作属于自己的盘扣胸针或配饰。完成的作品既可以作为日常佩戴的配饰，也可以成为送给朋友或家人的一份独特手工礼物。
Time Zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy
To ensure fair use of limited workshop spaces and to cover preparation and administrative costs, the following policy applies:
Cancellations made more than 72 hours before the class start time are eligible for a 50% refund of the course fee.
Cancellations made between 48 and 72 hours before the class start time are not refundable, but one free rescheduling may be offered, subject to availability.
Cancellations or rescheduling requests made within 24 hours of the class start time are not refundable due to short-notice preparation and operational costs.
Any rescheduling requested within this period will incur a £50 rescheduling fee, representing a reasonable administrative and preparation charge.
All cancellation and rescheduling requests must be made by contacting the workshop directly.
Website-based cancellation or rescheduling options may be limited depending on how close the request is to the class start time.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Waterloo, SE11 6DF, 6 Bedlam Mews, London, United Kingdom
GBP 59.00 to GBP 79.00
