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braid

Complex structure or pattern

Entityintentional human activityQ320809

Also known as plait

Instance of: intentional human activity
Subclass of: structure

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A braid is a complex structure or pattern formed by interlacing three or more strands of flexible material such as textile yarns, wire, or hair. The simplest and most common version is a flat, solid, three-stranded structure. More complex patterns can be constructed from an arbitrary number of strands to create a wider range of structures. The structure is usually long and narrow with each component strand functionally equivalent in zigzagging forward through the overlapping mass of the others. It can be compared with the process of weaving, which usually involves two separate perpendicular groups of strands.

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Intangible cultural heritage status: German Nationwide Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage(since 2016) country: Germany
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1.Stated in German Nationwide Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritageunesco.de/kultur-und-natur/immaterielles-kulturerbe/immaterielles-kulturerbe-deutschland/flechthandwerkRetrieved 2019-04-09
2.Stated in German Nationwide Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritageunesco.de/en/weaving-craftsmanshipRetrieved 2023-03-20
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Said to be the same as: Q110849147

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