Speaking from the “I don’t know what I don’t know department”, would it be helpful to know the fiber content of Devon’s example? And can we distinguish between Devon’s braid & other flat braids? Finger loop braiding is still practiced in South America—Peru & Bolivia in particular (??). Someone I know traveled there to study these techniques—simple cords by indigenous peoples. The ones I have seen are flat, colors & textures are rich. In “Braids” by Rodrick Owen, a large number of braids from Peru are shown as well as a surprising number from UK. According to his brief history, braids developed in many areas simultaneously & some are identified by their fibers. BTW—the various braid shapes boggle the mind! In addition to flat braids, there are round, square, spiral, hollow, 3-, 5- & 6-sided braids. Plus seafaring braids called solid sinnets & a 31-strand pentalpha. There are also flat Chinese braids for Miao embroidery & it looks a bit like cross! & twist—with bobbins—on a YouTube video! Gil is quite right, we shall need another lifetime to try it all! Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA
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