wide blue tapestry woven rope cuff 4091

 A wider two-button design cuff with a blend of blue cotton double strand weft wrappings.

The warp cords are 3 mm cotton and form a strong linear geometry around which the thinner weft string is woven. The weft assumes a series of figure-8 shapes as it crosses over in the spaces between the warp cords creating the ribs.

The whole thing is made on a small loom after setting the size using a circular mold.

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The termination of the weave involves following the looped warp cords around the looped ends as you can see in this image. The cords are reversed in pairs.

Buttons are secured with waxed nylon thread.

Here's an overview of design variations.

The simple color patterns are various lengths of weft cord juxtaposed.

Check the tapestry cuffs section  of WhatKnotShop on ETSY for this and a variety of similar designs.




design and photographs copyright 2017

colorful cord and bead spacer bracelet 3863

 This colorful little bracelet is made from a heavy braided cord with spacer beads and cotton floss. The beads are a somewhat random size that lends a casual playful shape to this design. The cord is a hand dyed grey cotton.

This bracelet is flexible but not stretchable so it fits like a soft bangle without a clasp or button.

This is a smaller size similar to this beaded spiral bracelet in design and color.

 about 7" (178 mm) inside circumference

This one was made-to-order, you might also like:

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traditional turks head knot bracelet with beads

wide three button beaded cuff bracelet

collection of three button bracelets with beads

These and other unique bracelets can be found online WhatKnotShop on ETSY


design and photographs copyright 2016