friendship knot

Tied affection symbol

A friendship knot is a decorative knot given as a token of affection or loyalty, often made from cord, rope, or thread and worn as a bracelet or charm.

The term also refers to specific knot designs used in jewelry, macramé, and Celtic art that symbolize connection between people: She tied a friendship knot bracelet for her best friend.

Related
  • bondBinding tie or connection
  • tieEqual score, or neckwear
  • ropeThick twisted fibers
  • braidInterwoven strand pattern
  • CelticOf Irish-Welsh descent

macrame · sailor · loop · weave · interlocking · unity · connection · bracelet · cord · intertwined · symbol · clasped · binding · eternal · scout badge · linked · handshake · ornamental

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symbolic meaning

friendship knotbreaking ties

Resolving deadlocks or relationships

divorce papers · restraining order · severance · hangman's noose · separation

function

friendship knotbowline

Non-slip loop knot

clove hitch · square knot · reef knot · slip knot · trucker's hitch

relational valence

friendship knothex sign

Painted protective folk symbol

war banner

Family

friendship, knot, friend, friends, friendly, friendliness, unfriendly, befriend, befriended

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G