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Fingerloop braids worked in the "graine d'orge" or barleycorn pattern. Examples of fingerloop braids. The top three are yarn. The bottom two are embroidery thread. Fingerloop braiding is a technique of making sturdy and decorative cords from threads. It is a type of braiding known as loop manipulation. The braid is made from loops of thread ...
1925 braiding machine in action The smallest braiding machine consists of two horn gears and three bobbins. This produces a flat, 3-strand braid. A braiding machine is a device that interlaces three or more strands of yarn or wire to create a variety of materials, including rope, reinforced hose, covered power cords, and some types of lace.
Kumihimo braid A marudai stand featuring a partially finished kumihimo, weighted with a tama (lit. ' ball ') weight to keep tension whilst weaving. Kumihimo is a traditional Japanese artform and craftwork for making braids and cords. [1] [2] In the past, kumihimo decorations were used as accessories for kimono as well as samurai armor. [3]
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Knotless Braids: A variation of box braids, starting with natural hair and gradually adding extensions, reducing scalp tension.Knotless braids do not include the knots. Crochet braids : Extensions are crocheted into cornrowed natural hair, offering a variety of styling options.
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The term "gimp" for a braided trim has been around since the 15th and 16th centuries, when gimp threads were braided into flat braids up to a quarter of an inch (7 mm) wide. The braids were sometimes made either with bobbins or needle and thread, which gave greater control over the threads. Gimp trim was then sewn down to form designs. [2]
Soutache (/ s uː ˈ t æ ʃ /, soo-TASH), also known as Russia braid, [1]: 209 is a narrow flat decorative braid, a type of galloon, used in the trimming of drapery or clothing. Soutache is created by weaving a decorative thread around and between two parallel cords and completely covering the cores; this produces a piece of trim with a ...