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A description of maedup (Korean decorative knotting) that includes Korean vocabulary, some
illustrations and names 2 prominent artists.
http://www.women.or.kr/ehtml/culture/arts/fine-arts/maedup/emaedup.html
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Korean Knots
A site featuring the work of Intangible Cultural Property #13, Ms Kim Eun Young. Bilingual in both
English and Korean, the site presents a history of traditional Korean knotting and its uses. There
is also a gallery of modern works.
http://koreaknots.hihome.com/
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Willeke's knotted ideas.
Willeke van der Ham presents knotted animals, flowers, and knotboards with clear instructions and
tips in English and Dutch.
http://www.home.zonnet.nl/willeke_igkt/
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Gwen's Fiberarts
Gwen Powell, spinner. Includes material from her Certificate of Excellence (COE) studies in
spinning for Chinese knotting.
http://www.mresource.com/Fiber/
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Virtual Studio of Knottingartist
Gallery of Chinese knotted items. Includes an introduction to the craft and instructions for
making knots.
http://www.knottingartist.com/
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Japanese Glass Fishing Float Nets
A diagram and photos which show how to weave rope nets for the purpose of recovering Japanese glass
fishing floats.
http://www.olypen.com/elgato/ballnets.htm
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Alaska Museum of Fancy Knots
Photos of decorative knotwork from around the world.
http://www.knotical-arts.com/
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Marlinespike.com
A resource for traditional hand made bellropes and sea chest beckets. Custom knotwork orders are
accepted.
http://www.marlinespike.com
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Certificate of Excellence in Handspinning for Chinese Knotting
Gwen Powell, in studying for her Certificate of Excellence in Handspinning from the Handweavers
Guild of America, analyzed techniques for creating appropriate yarns and cords for Chinese
Knotting. Many examples, illustrations and instructions for both knotting and spinning.
http://www.mresource.com/Fiber/COE/COEIndex.html
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Kyoto Library: Musubi
Examples of musubi (Japanese knots) tied with kumihimo (braided silk).
http://park.org/Japan/Kyoto/lib/himo1.htm
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Pope's Place
Covers Woggles, Turk's Head knots, and other single-strand and multiple-strand braids. Diagrams
and instructions. Lists materials needed.
http://members.aol.com/standcmr/braid.html
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Gimp Link
Instructions for knotting flat plastic lace (gimp).
http://www.cam.com/gimp/
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Love those Crazy Knots
Covers the Turk's head, the Ocean Plait, and the Star knot. Step by step photos.
http://www.mindspring.com/~tlmcclain/knot.html
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Woggle World
How to make the Turk's Head neckerchief slide. Step by step illustrations and instructions.
http://members.tripod.com/~cubclub/turk1t.html
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Chinese Knotting
Covers the flower knot, treasure knot, chinese button knot, and double connection knot. Photos and
instructions. References to print resources.
http://www.chineseknotting.org/
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