Coxcombing

A decorative or ornamental knot (also fancy knot) is an often complex knot exhibiting repeating patterns. A decorative arts, decorative knot is generally a knot that not only has practical use but is also known for its beauty, aesthetic or ornament (art), ornamental qualities.Owen (1994), p.125.
Access date: 2010-02-18. "They can be used for practical purposes or pure decoration. Often originating from maritime use, "decorative knots are not only serviceable and functional but also enhance the ship-shape appearance of any vessel." Decorative knots may be used alone or in combination, and may consist of single or multiple strands.Penn, Randy (2004). ''The Everything Knots Book: Step-By-Step Instructions for Tying Any Knot'', p.189. Everything Books. .Randall, Peter (2012). ''The Craft of the Knot: From Fishing Knots to Bowlines and Bends, a Practical Guide to Knot Tying and Usage'', p.29. Adams Media. .

Knot#Coxcombing, Coxcombing is decorative knotwork performed by sailors during the Age of Sail to dress-up, protect, or help identify specific items and parts of ships and boats.

List

This is an alphabetical list of decorative knots.

See also

References

External links

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Coxcombing:
*http://www.frayedknotarts.com/wheel.html
*http://www.morethanknots.com/Hitching_files/Hitch_1.html

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