braiding

braiding
/bray"ding/, n.
1. braids collectively.
2. braided work.
[1400-50; late ME. See BRAID1, -ING1]

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▪ textiles
      in textiles, machine or hand method of interlacing three or more yarns or bias-cut cloth strips in such a way that they cross one another and are laid together in diagonal formation, forming a narrow strip of flat or tubular fabric. The word plaiting is generally applied when such materials as rope or straw are employed.

      Braids are frequently used as trimming or binding. Flat braid may be used to produce a decorative border effect on garments or home furnishings or may be folded over raw fabric edges as a finishing method. Soutache is a decorative braid with a herringbone pattern, sometimes used to outline designs. Braids may be sewn together to make braided rugs. Hats, handbags, and belts can also be made from various braids, including plastic and straw types.

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