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FESTON SIMPLE [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applied Arts
OBS

The single loop of the half hitch is tied with the right hand by looping it over a cord or cords from right to left over the cords, then around behind them from left to right and forward over itself. [(Macramé.)]

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arts appliqués
OBS

Le feston simple [...]. Plier un fil pour que le fil de travail à droite soit 5 fois plus long que le fil de soutien à gauche. Les nœuds sont faits avec le fil de droite passé par-dessus le fil de gauche. [(Macramé.)]

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