A group of chemists from Manchester have successfully tied a series of microscopic knots using individual molecules for the first time, ushering in the advent of a form of nano-scale weaving which ...

The 'Surrey Six' is a collection of ways to tie rope that, for most people, are the only six knots you'll ever need. Agnes Stamp tries her hand at tying them, and looks in to the lore of knot tying.

It sounds like something you’d stumble upon if you went the wrong way at Hogwarts: oversized tools, giant knots, and rope as far as the eye can see. But for knot expert Des Pawson, it’s just normal ...

A version of this story ran in The Virginian-Pilot on Sept. 14, 2005. Hurricane or no, we’re in for a blow. Time to start thinking about how to secure the woodpile or lash the garbage cans to a tree.

Following is part of a series exploring unique museums, collections and the passionate collectors behind them. ― Ed. Traditional Korean knots, also known as maedeup, are handmade decorative hanging ...

Raksha Bandhan, or Rakhi, is not just a thread; it is a symbol of protection, love, and spiritual promise. While most people know it as a festival that strengthens the bond between brothers and ...