cordcraft
nounUK /ˈkɔːd.krɑːft/
US /ˈkɔːrd.kræft/
The art of making things by tying and weaving string or rope.
At camp, we learned cordcraft by braiding colorful strings into bracelets.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The skill of tying knots for practical use, such as in sailing or climbing.
Sailors rely on cordcraft to secure the sails safely.
3. The making of decorative items from cord, such as wall hangings and keychains.
She sells her cordcraft at the local craft fair.
4. A traditional craft passed down through families for making useful rope goods.
The museum displays old cordcraft tools used by fishermen.