Rectangular /flat Box Braids

[chainedrose]

I have picked up this picture from http://www.deadringe...P1180320-1.html

my query is regarding the wrist band. From what i can see, it appears as a rectangular flat kind of braid, that is finished on both ends.

What is such a braid called? and Where can i find instruction on how to do the same, please?

Edited July 21, 2011 by chainedrose

[entiendo]

That looks like just an over and under one flat braid. Bruce Grant Encyclopedia of braiding 90-91. It *looks* 8 strand 1/8" string, not sure.

[roo4u]

it doesnt actually look top grain on both sides to me....if its not then it is a trenza patria....if it is then you can flatten out any round braid, but your lines in the braid must be STRAIGHT. in bruce grants encyclopedia he mentions square, half round and triangular braids and also using pliers to shape coreless round braids into multi sided braids

[Aggiebraider]

A pair of cantle pliers works really well for flattening out braids, but they arent cheap. I especially like using them to even smooth up areas on pieces with a core that I cant get my rein rounder onto or roll with a board.

As far as your original question, I think its a Trenza Patria. There has been a lot of discussion about this braid type lately, just look down a little further in the Braiding section and you should find it pretty easily.

CW

Edited July 22, 2011 by Aggiebraider

[chainedrose]

Thank You for the replies

I'm very new to braiding, and learning mostly from what i read online. My copy of the Bruce Grant Encyclopedia is on its way to me. I've been following the Trenza Patria/Trenza De Doce thread, but im having trouble doing it on my strands. I'll post my query on that thread itself.