In Stitches Some of the commercial braids today can put you in a bind.
Various types are available, such as wool, silk, rayon and cotton.
They can be applied to a new garment or to give life to an old one. Braids were most popular around the 17th century. Men's coats were braided according to their position in life. Because so much gold and silver was used, tailors went out of business during that time. Today, we think of braid and binding as a decorative touch to our garments.