The Square (Reef) knot can also be tied using bights (loops). For example, to use up long shoelaces, the knot can be tied with loops from the start. This means the final “bow” cannot be untied by pulling the ends – but it makes a secure knot. Will a square knot come undone? Square knots […]
What Is A Cross Knot?
The Cross Knot, or Christensen Knot, is named after a tie maker named Christensen who appreciated the subtle art of elegance. It features two overlapped layers of fabric at the top of your tie that forms into a delicate “X” shape. What is a cross knot used for? Description: The Cross Knot is one of […]
What Are Rose Cut Diamonds?
Rose Cut Diamonds are different than the traditional ‘Brilliant Cut’ diamond we know in this modern era. With anywhere from 3 to 24 facets, a Rose Cut Diamond resembles the shape of a rose bud. In general, they are flat at the bottom and creating a larger surface area for the stone’s brilliance. Are rose […]
Are Marquise Cut Diamonds Out Of Style?
Over and over and over again. So if you’re thinking “ooooh, marquise diamonds are so outdated” you’re not wrong. You’re also not right. Much like the chokers and ditsy florals of the 90s made a serious comeback, this football-esque diamond shape is, in fact, having another heyday of its own. Are marquise diamonds coming back […]
What Is An Eldredge Knot?
About the Eldredge Knot The Eldridge is a unorthodox, complex & eye-catching necktie knot that involves 15 separate steps. It was invented by Jeffrey Eldredge in 2007 and achieved internet fame in 2008. As opposed to the vast majority of tie knots, the Eldredge knot is produced by using the small end as the active […]
Do All Pear Diamonds Have Bow Tie Effect?
Not all diamond shapes are affected. Diamond bow ties are most common in fancy cut diamonds, including oval, marquise and pear shapes. Do all pear shaped diamonds have a bow tie? Some pear shaped diamonds may have a bow-tie effect, which occurs when light doesn’t bounce into the middle of the diamond, because of the […]
Do Marquise Diamonds Have Bow Ties?
Diamond bow ties are most common in fancy cut diamonds, including oval, marquise and pear shapes. Which diamonds have a bow tie? As mentioned earlier, the bow tie effect occurs in fancy cut diamonds, including oval, marquise, and pear shaped diamonds. How can you tell if a marquise diamond is real? How to Tell if […]
What Era Were Hippies?
1960s. hippie, also spelled hippy, member, during the 1960s and 1970s, of a countercultural movement that rejected the mores of mainstream American life. The movement originated on college campuses in the United States, although it spread to other countries, including Canada and Britain. What were hippies called in the 70s? The Beat Generation, especially those […]
Is Tie-Dye 60’S Or 70’S?
Tie dye was popular in the 1960s as Protest Art, then as Pop Fashion in the 70s. These are the most notable tie dye decades, but tie dye is renewed each decade. Tie dye became popular as an idea; your clothing can be a form of protest. Tie dye became a popular way to protest […]
What Is Chinese Tie-Dye Called?
Zha-ran, a Chinese tie-dye, is one of the most traditional textile dyeing techniques which is still popular by the Bai ethnic group people in Yunnan, Southwest China. This skill appeared over 1500 years ago in China and is still used today. What are the different types of tie-dye called? Here is a list of the […]
Why Did Hippies Wear Flowers In Their Hair?
It was the custom of “flower children” to wear and distribute flowers or floral-themed decorations to symbolize ideals of universal belonging, peace, and love. The mass media picked up on the term and used it to refer in a broad sense to any hippie. What do flowers symbolize for hippies? The use of the term […]
Who Started The Tie-Dye Trend?
The earliest examples of tie-dye in the Far East are from Sui dynasty (5th century AD) China. The earliest surviving examples of pre-Columbian tie-dye in Peru date from 500 to 810 AD. Their designs include small circles and lines, with bright colors including red, yellow, blue, and green. Where did the tie-dye trend come from? […]
Is Tie-Dye Still In Fashion?
The tie-dye trend is still going strong Fashion has been in a nostalgic mood for the past few seasons, and tie-dye isn’t going anywhere. Is tie-dye in Style 2022? As the trends of that era have been sweeping the fashion scene, tie-dye has been making a serious comeback of late, particularly on the Spring/Summer 2022 […]
Why Do Hippies Wear What They Wear?
The hippies’ protest against capitalist society informed their impunity to all received strictures or etiquettes about clothes. They coordinated garments so that harmonies and homogeneity were fractured. What was hippie fashion inspired by? Simple was key to 1960s hippie fashion. Women’s jewelry was mostly handmade or derived from Native American or similar designs influenced by […]
Why Was Tie-Dye Popular In The 60S?
Tie dye was popular in the 1960s as Protest Art, then as Pop Fashion in the 70s. These are the most notable tie dye decades, but tie dye is renewed each decade. Tie dye became popular as an idea; your clothing can be a form of protest. Tie dye became a popular way to protest […]
What Is Another Name For Tie-Dye?
The term tie dye typically refers to a technique (involving tying knots in the fabric to be dyed) of dying material by hand which produces a distinctive pattern. Here’s a list of synonyms for dye. What is another word for tie dye? pigment stain bleach colouring agent henna peroxide rinse tincture hair dye shade What […]
How Do Men Tie Duck Boots?
How To Tie Duck Boots Step 1: Make a loop – this can be a little harder than it looks. Step 2: Wrap the lace around the loop – keep wrapping until you get to the end of the loop. Step 3: Thread the end of the lace through the small end of the loop […]
What Are Different Ways To Tie Shoe Strings?
25 Different Ways To Tie Shoes Standard Shoelace Knot. Two Loop Shoelace Knot. Ian Knot = Ian’s Fast Shoelace Knot. Ian’s Secure Shoelace Knot. Surgeon’s Shoelace Knot. Turquoise Turtle Shoelace Knot. Better Bow Shoelace Knot. FreedomKnot Shoelace Knot. How do you tie your shoe strings? How to tie your shoes with a standard knot: Cross […]
What Is A Berluti Knot?
The Berluti Shoelace Knot has slightly assymetrical security due to the way the loose ends pass under the double wrap in the middle of the knot. The loose end on the right side is secured under both wraps, similar to my Ian’s Secure Shoelace Knot (and several other secure knots). Who invented the shoe lace […]
How Strong Is A Figure 8 Knot?
Simply put a properly tied Figure Eight Follow Through is more than strong enough. How strong is it? In pull tests it breaks at about 75-80% of the ropes full strength. How secure is a figure 8 knot? The figure eight follow through is one of the strongest knots. It forms a secure, non-slip loop […]