Decorative knot

A decorative or ornamental knot (also fancy knot[1]) is an often complex knot exhibiting repeating patterns. A decorative knot is generally a knot that not only has practical use but is also known for its aesthetic or ornamental qualities.[2] Often originating from maritime use, "decorative knots are not only serviceable and functional but also enhance the ship-shape appearance of any vessel."[3] Decorative knots may be used alone or in combination,[4] and may consist of single or multiple strands.[5][6]

Though the word decorative sometimes implies that little or no function is served, the craft of decorative knot tying generally combines both form and function.[5]

Monkey's fist knot

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
Bellrope

References
  1. Owen, Peter (1994). The Book of Decorative Knots. Globe Pequot. p. 6. ISBN 978-1-55821-304-3. Retrieved 2010-02-18.
  2. Owen (1994), p.125. Access date: 2010-02-18. "They can be used for practical purposes or pure decoration.
  3. Owen (1994), p.11.
  4. Owen, Peter (2003). The Ultimate Book of Knots: More Than Two-Hundred Practical and Decorative Knots, p.493. Globe Pequot. ISBN 9781592281602.
  5. Penn, Randy (2004). The Everything Knots Book: Step-By-Step Instructions for Tying Any Knot, p.189. Everything Books. ISBN 9781440522772.
  6. 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. ISBN 9781440552502.

Coxcombing:

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