Trenza [Braid]
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A Spanish encyclopedia entry on the braid (trenza), explaining how fibers such as hair, horsehair, esparto, flax, hemp, abaca, jute and ramie are interlaced in groups of strands (ramales). It classifies braids by number of strands, with three as the minimum, and describes two methods of braiding: a single weft strand woven through warp strands, or the usual oblique plaiting. It also covers the three-strand 'espiga' braid, braided hairstyles, esparto mats made of braids, and loose braids used to hold sewing threads. One page of illustrations shows braided cords.
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From Ralph Griswold's Digital Archive, delivered by the University of Arizona.
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