I needed a short bit of medieval braid for a project, so join me while I attempt to show how to make the specific pattern "A grene dorge of vi bowes", from the 1450-1475 document "Manuscript Harley 2320" (page f.70r) http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/Viewer.aspx?ref=harley_ms_2320_f052r Check out Fingerloop.org for great written instructions, documentation, and research! ROUND BRAIDS. A very recent video from the amazing Bernadette Banner which also covers aglet attachment: https://youtu.be/-y0l5mtHyOM A thorough introduction to braiding via Loopbraider: https://youtu.be/mSS5yw4OWOM FLAT BRAID. Great beginner video by Kyle, showing a simple braid using ropes (this is how I first learned how to braid many years ago!): https://youtu.be/xKOKn7wazJA ★Follow me! ★ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MorganDonner Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MorganDonnersParty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorganDonnersSewing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgandonner/ My (mostly) Costuming blog: http://www.MorganDonner.com Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morgandonner/ ★★★ - Products Used or Mentioned in This Video - ★★★ *All Amazon links below are Affiliate links. No extra cost to you, but they send me a few cents if you find a product you'd like to purchase. Camera: http://amzn.to/2BDrAKn Favorite Lens (good for low-light!): http://amzn.to/2GueNh3 Book "Tak V Bowes Departed" https://amzn.to/2OGdcr4 Table Clamp (not exact one I used, but similar): https://amzn.to/2Fj72hr

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