Decorative knot

[2] Often originating from maritime use, "decorative knots are not only serviceable and functional but also enhance the ship-shape appearance of any vessel.

"[3] Decorative knots may be used alone or in combination,[4] and may consist of single or multiple strands.

[5][6] Though the word decorative sometimes implies that little or no function is served, the craft of decorative knot tying generally combines both form and function.

[5]Coxcombing is decorative knotwork performed by sailors during the Age of Sail to dress-up, protect, or help identify specific items and parts of ships and boats.

This is an alphabetical list of decorative knots.