What is the Ocean Plait Mat used for?

Doormat with a maritime look; Table trivet and base for decorative objects; Craft piece for sale at club bazaars; Seat cushion or surface protector when made thick; Teaching exercise in braiding and symmetry at knot workshops.

How do you tie the Ocean Plait Mat?

The Ocean Plait Mat is one of the best-known decorative mats in ropework: a long interwoven braid then 'folded' back on itself into a dense, symmetrical rectangle. It combines beauty and tradition, and is one of the first rope projects many people ever learn. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Ocean Plait Mat hard to tie?

The Ocean Plait Mat is rated medium, in the Decorative category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Ocean Plait Mat?

A decorative piece, not a structural one: don't use it as an anchor point; Requires a good deal of rope length; work out how much you'll need before starting.

Ocean Plait Mat

Q: What other names does the Ocean Plait Mat have?

It is also known as Ocean Plait Mat, Ocean Plait, Tapete trenza marina, Estera de trenza oceánica, Tapete trança do mar, Tapete oceânico.

A decorative interwoven mat with the look of a long braid, traditional in ropework

Also called: Ocean Plait Mat, Ocean Plait, Tapete trenza marina, Estera de trenza oceánica, Tapete trança do mar, Tapete oceânico

What it is for

Doormat with a maritime look
Table trivet and base for decorative objects
Craft piece for sale at club bazaars
Seat cushion or surface protector when made thick
Teaching exercise in braiding and symmetry at knot workshops