21-07-2020, 10:23 PM
Koen, what comes to mind when I see the pic you linked was the Cat o' Nine, which is at its root a folk tool (and weapon!) made from unraveling the 3 ply x 3 ply twine of a large gauge rope, and attaching something hard and heavy to the end of all nine strings.
But as you mention, the VMS You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. is 3 ply x 4 ply. Do you have any idea if there were regional variations on how many strands of thin rope were typically used to make a thicker one? The history (and prehistory) of rope and cloth making is a subject that fascinates me, but I haven't delved into yet.
But as you mention, the VMS You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. is 3 ply x 4 ply. Do you have any idea if there were regional variations on how many strands of thin rope were typically used to make a thicker one? The history (and prehistory) of rope and cloth making is a subject that fascinates me, but I haven't delved into yet.