Decorative ropework

alt=|thumb|Detail of Cavandoli macramé Macramé is a form of textile produced using knotting (rather than weaving or knitting) techniques.

thumb|Diagram of a tassel A tassel is a finishing feature in fabric and clothing decoration. It is a universal ornament that is seen in varying versions in many cultures around the globe.

long or short lengths of straight or twisted thread, cord, or tassel, used as trimming

type of bracelet

Japanese style of bondage.

elaborating figures with a string by one or more players

thumb|right|200px|Galloon trim on the cuffs and chest of a Russian court uniform

art made with thread strung between points

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thumb|right|200px|A curved border of soutache trim in drapery found in the Vermont Senate|Senate Chamber of the [[Vermont State House.]] thumb|A beaded mask decorated with soutache.

bondage technique which involves the tying of rope around a woman's breasts in a visually intricate and decorative pattern

bondage involving the use of rope to restrict movement, wrap, suspend, or restrain a person

thumb| on an envelope this photo shows gold and silver adorning a , commonly used when giving monetary gifts at weddings. is an ancient Japanese artform of knot-tying, most commonly used to decorate envelopes, called , which are given as gifts during holidays like Japanese New Year (and are then called ) or for special occasions such as births and weddings () or funerals (). The colour of the cord depends on the occasion, or may signify the religious denomination of the giver at funerals.