bowknot
Gift-wrapping flourish
A bowknot is a decorative knot with two loops and two loose ends, forming the shape of a bow—the kind used to tie shoelaces, ribbons, or gift wrapping: She tied the ribbon in a neat bowknot.
The term distinguishes this ornamental knot from other types, emphasizing its looped, symmetrical appearance.
Curve closing on itself
- tieEqual score, or neckwear
- shoelaceCord securing footwear
- lacingInterlacing cords through holes
- fasteningJoining two parts together
securing · double loop · pull-through · cinch · tightening · release · untie · quick-release
Slender ornamental strip
- wrappingOuter covering material
- presentGift or current moment
- packageWrapped item for delivery
- gift boxDecorative container for presents
tissue paper · curling ribbon · holiday · birthday · Christmas · unwrapping · celebration · gift tag
Glossy-surfaced woven cloth
- grosgrainRibbed woven textile
- velvetThick-pile textile
- organzaSheer, crisp dress fabric
- silkFine woven insect fiber
taffeta · chiffon · tulle · fabric · textile · spool · width · edge
Thing that beautifies
- adornmentDecorative addition or accessory
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
- flourishTo grow vigorously
- trimmingCutting away excess
accent · garnish · festoon · rosette · appliqué · centerpiece · corsage · hair accessory
loop
Curve closing on itself
fastening · securing · double loop · pull-through · cinch · tightening · release · untie · quick-release · hair tie
ribbon
Slender ornamental strip
gift box · tissue paper · curling ribbon · holiday · birthday · Christmas · unwrapping · celebration · gift tag · parcel
satin
Glossy-surfaced woven cloth
silk · taffeta · chiffon · tulle · fabric · textile · spool · width · edge · sheer
ornament
Thing that beautifies
- adornmentDecorative addition or accessory
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
- flourishTo grow vigorously
trimming · accent · garnish · festoon · rosette · appliqué · centerpiece · corsage · hair accessory · napkin ring
headband
Forehead-worn fabric strip
sash · feminine · preppy · coquette · accessory · millinery · vintage · retro · styling · embellishment
bowknotrivet
Headed pin hammered flat
staple · weld · splice · square knot · double knot
bowknotgranny knot
Improperly crossed square tie
reef knot · figure-eight knot · half hitch · clove hitch · bowline
bowknotsquare knot
Flat binding tie
reef knot · double knot · granny knot · surgeon's knot · stopper knot