plaiter

One who braids

A plaiter is someone who plaits—braids hair, weaves straw, or interlaces strands of material.

The term appears most often in contexts of traditional crafts: The plaiter worked the rushes into baskets.

In industrial settings, a plaiter may also be a machine that braids rope or cable.

hairstyling

cornrows

Scalp-hugging braided rows

waterfall · pigtail · tresses · locks · coiffure · salon · hairdresser · coiffeur · extensions · styling

basketry

wickerwork

Interlaced twig construction

  • rattanTropical palm for weaving
  • reedVibrating sliver for woodwinds
  • willowNarrow-leaved waterside tree

cane · wicker · matting · handwoven · palm · bamboo · splint · coiling · straw · raffia

braiding

interlace

Weave elements together

  • entwineWind around each other
  • twistRotating motion or surprise
  • braidInterwoven strand pattern

strand · weave · interweave · coil · loop · knot · cord · rope · thread · lattice

textilecraft

loom

Fabric-making frame

  • warpBend from true form
  • weftCrosswise loom threads
  • yarnTwisted strand for crafts

thread · fiber · twill · jacquard · tapestry · handwoven · macrame · knitting · crochet · spinning

artisan

craftsperson

Skilled manual worker

artisanry · workmanship · technique · finesse · precision · expertise · proficiency · handiwork · craft · tradesperson

Opposites
hair/fiber manipulation technique

plaitercutter

One who severs

hair cutter · barber · shearer · trimmer · curler

construction vs. deconstruction

plaiterunraveler

One who decodes complexity

unpicker · detangler · untangler · separator · loosener

Phrases
Family

plait, plaited, plaiting, plaits, unplaited

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