Purpose of cords ... cord making ....

 

Cord making.   Left - diagonal weave, worsted wool yarn.  Right - Loop finger braid, cotton crochet fiber.

 Lucet tool + cord.

Re. question/comment, about the purpose of the finger weaving, loop braids, lucet tool ... The Lafayette Lacemakers demonstrate annually at the Feast of the Hunters' Moon.   The use of cords, straps, was essential for that time period.  Photo above, me in costume, tatting. Hand made cords are used to lace up vests, or to tie on a drinking vessel, or tie/cord for skirts, pockets (pockets were separate tear drop shaped bags tied to the waist).

The past couple of Lafayette Lacemakers meetings:     

"For the next couple of meetings, we are going to acquaint ourselves with some of the period appropriate (Feast of the Hunters' Moon) fiber activities that people would see if they came into our homes (huts or tents).