Ply-split braiding is a technique where one twisted cord (“splitter”) passes through another twisted cord or cords splitting the plies of the latter cords (“splittee” cords). This is unlike weaving or many forms of braiding where cloth is formed by threads interlacing in an over-under sequence. Pattern is formed by cord color, and splitting order.

 

I explored this method over a workshop of two weeks. to create different kinds of products. The output I produced ranged from accessories to more plyaful and interactive objects in the form of toys.