My understanding is that the terms are used differently in the U.S. and in
Britain.
U.S.                                                          Britain
Braid                                                        plait
Tape                                                         braid
(for a narrow woven band, machine made or hand made)

When I write about things that Include those elements I have taken to using
the phrases braid/plait   and tape/braid in an attempt at clarity. I don't
think we will ever convert one batch of lace makers into adopting the other
batch's terminology.
Lorelei

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
AGlez
Subject: Re: [lace] Re: question

I also ask myself the same question. Can somebody confirm if "plait" is more
often used in the UK, and "braid" is more used in the States? At least this
is what I always thought...
Antje GonzC!lez, Spain
www.vueltaycruz.es

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