binding

(Tying, Knotting) a method of joining fibers, threads, rods and other elements by tying, tying knots. In textile production in Slovakia, the use of knots created textiles from a system of threads (tied tassels from the warp and from a separate set of parallel threads) or from a single thread (frills, netting). In the creation of tied textiles, the importance of the decorative function of knots grew and they were gradually used exclusively according to their appearance. Tying threads at the edge of the fabric was intended to strengthen it and protect it from fraying. Tassels, fringes, francles from warp threads on the edges of towels, tablecloths, aprons had a utilitarian and decorative function ...