Knot Collection (#4)

The harbour of the small town Fuglafjordur, factory producing ropes and lines for trawlers. The island Eysturoy one of the two large islands of the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic

A Woman of the Time of Stephen, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop
A Woman of the Time of Stephen, 1907. From English Costume, painted and described by Dion Clayton Calthrop. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1907]

Petty Officer Boy, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Petty Officer Boy, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Queen Clotilda, c1100, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Queen Clotilda, c1100, (1843). Engraving after a sculpture at the church of Notre Dame de Corbeil, France. The Bourguignon princess Clotilda (later canonized as St Clotilda)

The International Exhibition: painted decoration by T. Kershaw, of Baker-street, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: painted decoration by T. Kershaw, of Baker-street, 1862. The decorations by Mr. Kershaw...while they might be more harmonious in colouring are yet of a very satisfactory

The International Exhibition: painted decoration by T. Kershaw, of Baker-street, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: painted decoration by T. Kershaw, of Baker-street, 1862. The decorations by Mr. Kershaw...while they might be more harmonious in colouring are yet of a very satisfactory

Minoan Art. La Parisienne or the Minoan Lady with the sacral knot at the back of the neck that seems to indicate that she is a priestess or even a goddess

EGYPTIAN SYMBOL: TYET. The tyet, the ancient Egyptian symbol of the goddess Isis. Often called the Knot of Buckle of Isis, thought to bring protection

Knot Calidris canutus and Oystercatchers Haematopus ostralegus roosting at Snettisham RSPB Reserve Norfolk March

Bukta scout clothing and equipment advert
Advertisement for Bukta, publisher of the Scoutannica catalogue featuring all conceivable clothing and equipment needed to be a fully fledged boy scout including tents

Detail of cottonwood tree bark in winter, Nulato, Alaska, USA
Detail of cottonwood tree bark (Populus) pattern in winter; Nulato, Interior Alaska, Alaska, United States of America

Wooden door and latch
Detail of worn, weathered wooden door and latch, South-central Alaska; Palmer, Alaska, United States of America

Courtesan whispering kamuro Courtesan kimono
Courtesan whispering to her kamuro, Courtesan in kimono with pattern of pine branches and a jumping carp, sitting on the porch

Chalice engraved t Welvaren van St. Iansgild
Chalice, engraved with t Welvaren van St. Iansgild (pirate and wineglass guild), wine glass drinking glass drinking utensils tableware holder lead glass glass

A 15Th Century Sword And Scabbard, Showing The Knotting Of The Belt. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Rusty Hook

Wooden panels on a wall; Ilmington, cotswolds, england

Frost covered log and leaf along mackenzie beach at sunrise; Tofino, british columbia, canada

Old Wood On A Barn; Iron Hill, Quebec, Canada

Piece of string with comic letter on a Christmas card
Piece of string with comic letter on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: 1895

Red Knot (Calidris canutus) juvenile searching for food in seaweed, IJmuiden, The Netherlands

Red Knot (Calidris canutus) preening, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Red Knot (Calidris canutus), South Padre Island, Texas

Abstract of Knot (Calidris canutus) flock roosting, The Wash, Norfolk, UK, December

Egyptian Art. Karnak. Sa protective symbol. Relief
Egyptian Art. The Karnak Temple Complex. Relief with a Sa protective symbol. New Kingdom. Egypt

Wedding Dress 1899
Unadorned trained skirt, floor length veil, gauged yoke, double flounce descending from the shoulders to the waist, high collar & long, knuckle length sleeves. Date: 1899

CARTOON: GORDIAN KNOT, 1977. Agreed - not to use the sword. Cartoon comment on Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begins efforts to resolve the Israel-Palestine

Weathered wood of an ancient Bristlecone pine -Pinus longaeva-, Great Basin, Nevada, USA, North America

MEXICO: AZTEC WEDDING. Aztec wedding ceremony, during which the clothes of the bride and groom are tied. The bride is then carried home by the matchmaker. Page from the Codex Mendoza, Aztec, c1540

Cat-O -Nine-Tails
circa 1910: A rope whip with nine knotted lashes for flogging sailors, soldiers or criminals aboard the convict ship HMS Success. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Picture No. 11073857
Knot Garden with box hedges and White Tulips in a private garden (Designer Carol Pytlik) Wimborne, Dorset, UK

Japanese Buddhist sacred knot of longevity
SYMBOL: NADE-TAKARA-NUSUBI. Japanese Buddhist sacred knot of longevity

A flock of Knot Calidris canutu reacting to hunting Peregrine over mud of the Wash at Snettisham RSPB Reserve Norfolk August

Mainly Dunlin Calidris alpina but also Redshank, Black-headed Gulls and Knot arriving at high tide roost on Snettisham pits on RSPB Reserve The Wash Norfolk

Knot Calidris canutus and Oystercatchers Haematopus ostralegus roosting at Snettisham RSPB Reserve Norfolk March

Diagram of scouting knots -- Reef Knot, Sheet Bend, Bowline, Middlemans Knot, Sheepshank. Other items are three kinds of camp candlesticks, a camp toothbrush, a camp fork

Burnt tree bark. Close-up of the cracked and burnt bark of a tree killed by a forest fire. The main trunk of a tree will often burn intact, forming a charcoal-like material

Birdwatchers watching waders over the Wash at Snettisham RSPB Reserve Norfolk winter

Knot Caildris canutus at high tide roost Snettisham RSPB Reserve The Wash Norfolk February

Knot and Oystercatchers at high tide roost Snettisham RSPB Reserve The Wash Norfolk summer

Knot Calidris canutus flock exploding from roost at Snettisham on the Wash Norfolk August

Knot calidris canutus arriving at high tide roost on island in gravel pit at Snettisham RSPB Reserve Norfolk August

Shelduck Tadorna tadorna standing in middle of high tide wader roost of Knot and Dunlin at Snettisham RSPB reserve The Wash Norfolk August

Knot Calidris canutus at high tide roost on island in gravel pit at Snettisham RSPB Reserve Norfolk August

Knot Calidris canutus over the Wash off Snettisham RSPB Reserve Norfolk August

Knot Calidris canutus swirling over the Wash off Snettisham RSPB Reserve Norfolk August

Knot Calidris canutus swirling over exposed mudflats of the Wash off Snettisham RSPB Reserve Norfolk August

Knot Calidris canutus massing at high tide roost Snettisham pits on the Wash Norfolk July

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"Unraveling the Mysteries: The Intricate World of Knots" Step into a world where knots hold secrets and stories, transcending time and cultures. From the legendary Alexander & Gordian Knot to the traditional Sri Lankan Geta Beraya and Udekkiya players, knots have woven their way through history. Picture yourself aboard The Metagama, sailing through uncharted waters, navigating both physical and metaphorical knots along the way. As you gaze at the mesmerizing Helix nebula captured in an infrared Spitzer image, its swirling patterns resemble intricate knots of cosmic proportions. Travel back to Brasenose College in 1675, where scholars grappled with intellectual challenges as complex as any knot. In Jean-Simon Berthelemy's oil on canvas masterpiece depicting Alexander cutting the Gordian Knot, we witness a pivotal moment that defied convention. Nature too has its own entangled wonders. Imagine spotting an Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus amidst roosting Knot Caldris canutus at Snettisham – a harmonious dance between species intertwined by nature's design. But not all they are tangible; some take form in unexpected ways. Meet a long Dachshund Dog whose elongated body seems like an endless loop - a living embodiment of a playful knot come to life. Witness thousands Calidris canutus swirling overhead in magnificent formations over the Wash off Snettisham RSPB Reserve. Their synchronized flight creates breathtaking displays that leave us marveling at their unity and precision. In Norfolk's serene landscape lies Snettisham RSPB Reserve - home to countless wintering Knot Calidris canutus seeking refuge from harsh conditions. Here they find solace within their tightly knit community, reminding us of the strength found in unity during challenging times. As fashion evolves throughout history, even clothing bears witness to the allure of knots.