Lubricates the strips during braiding to help them "set" and prevents the leather from drying out. 6 must-know stitches for weavers (beginner friendly)
Weaving a (a traditional Cossack whip) involves specialized leather braiding techniques rather than standard textile weaving. The process typically starts with a wooden handle ( rukoyat ) and transitions into a flexible leather body ( plet ), which is constructed by braiding thin leather strips around a core. Core Structure and Preparation shemy pletenija nagajki
Divide your strips into two groups (e.g., 4 on the left, 4 on the right). Lubricates the strips during braiding to help them
As you move toward the tip (the shlapok ), the diameter must decrease. This is achieved by gradually pulling the strips tighter or "dropping" pairs of strips by burying them into the core and continuing with a 6- or 4-strip braid. Finishing the Whip Core Structure and Preparation Divide your strips into