Knot Collection

Alexander & Gordian Knot
ALEXANDER THE GREAT When in Gordium, Phrygia in 333 BC, Alexander cuts the Gordian knot with his sword, bluntly solving the puzzle

Sri Lanka - Geta Beraya and Udekkiya players
Traditional Sri Lankna drums and drummers. The standing player is holding a hill country drum called the Geta Beraya (a drum with a knot)

The Metagama
circa 1914: The Metagama, one of the first of two cabin liners (the other being the Missanabie ), built in 1914 for the Canadian Pacific Steamships Ltd

Alexander cutting the Gordian Knot oil on canvas. Jean-Simon Berthelemy (1743-1811) French history painter. Legend is, in 333 BC at Gordium, Phrygia, Alexander the Great, unable to untie the knot

Helix nebula, infrared Spitzer image
Helix nebula (NGC 7293), infrared Spitzer Space Telescope image. This is a planetary nebula, a series of shells of gas cast off by a dying star

Long Dachshund Dog
The solution to the problem for traffic when a very long Dachshund crosses the road with is owner. Simply tie its body in a knot

Brasenose College 1675
A bird s-eye view of the college showing the chapel, dining hall, library, the Deans lodgings & the formal gardens. One of 39 engravings made of Oxford Colleges by Loggan

Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus among roosting Knot Caldris canutus Snettisham RSPB Reserve The Wash Norfolk February

Stirling Castle 1904
Stirling Castle, from the Kings Knot

Knot Calidris canutus at Snettisham RSPB Reserve in the Wash North Norfolk September

Knot, Calidris canutus, roost at Snettisham RSPB Reserve, The Wash, Norfolk, winter

Victor Stiebel / Day Dress
Design by Victor Stiebel (1907-1976) for a pink linen and silk surah summer dress. Scooped-out bodice is filled with a lilac spotted scarf & large knot tied to the belt

Handkerchief Knot Test
Test at the National Psychical Laboratory on Rudi Schneider the Austrian spiritualist physical medium. Here, a knot has allegedly been tied paranormally in a handkerchief

Knot Calidris canutus swirling in a large flock over the Wash off Snettisham RSPB Reserve Norfolk August

Saint John the Evangelist, from a facsimile copy of the Gospels of Mac Regol
STC386300 Saint John the Evangelist, from a facsimile copy of the Gospels of Mac Regol, published by Day & Son (colour litho) by Irish School

Stirling Castle from Kings Knot, Stirling, Scotland
Stirling Castle viewed from Kings Knot, Stirling, Scotland. circa 1905

Kings Knot from the Castle, Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Date: 1920s

Firefighters receiving knots instruction

Geisha hairstyle viewed from rear - Japan
Beautiful photograph showing the complicated shapes, folds and pinning of a Geisha hairstyle viewed from rear - Japan. Date: circa 1910s

The Eastern Kilkennies - may the knot hold. Illustration shows two cats, one labeled Japan attacking the other labeled Russia

Knot (Calidris canutus) flock, in swirling flight over mudflats habitat, The Wash, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, august

Fisherman knotting a fishing net, Marsaxlokk, Malta, Mediterranean, Europe

Knot - Flock resting and preening, during spring migration Isle of Texel, Holland
USH-1714 Knot - Flock resting and preening, during spring migration Isle of Texel, Holland Calidris canutus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Knot, Calidris canutus. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The
FLO4641371 Knot, Calidris canutus. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison, London

Herb Paris, Paris quadrifolia
5856147 Herb Paris, Paris quadrifolia; (add.info.: Herb Paris, Paris quadrifolia. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm

A group of jadeite jewellry including an antique pendant depicting a nesting bird, a plaque carved as an endless knot
1766462 A group of jadeite jewellry including an antique pendant depicting a nesting bird, a plaque carved as an endless knot, two green pendants and a pair of smoky lavender jade bangles

Pack Horse and Driver, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Pack Horse and Driver, 18th century

A tattered U. S. flag damaged in Hurricane Harvey, flies in Conroe, Texas
A tattered U.S. flag damaged in Hurricane Harvey, flies in Conroe, Texas, U.S. August 29, 2017. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Knot and Tern from South Walney Nature Reserve on the Cumbrian Coast, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Wooden beam with rope tied around it, rainbow in background

Andy Cove Trail - Pisgah National Forest, near Brevard, North Carolina, USA Andy Cove Trail - Pisgah National Forest, near Brevard, North Carolina, USA

Ancient Redwoods - Stout Grove, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park - near Crescent City, California Ancient Redwoods - Stout Grove, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park - near Crescent City, California

Machine for Tight Lacing
Satire on the fashion for tight corsets - A correct view of the new machine for winding up the ladies Date: circa 1830

Picture No. 12479267
Ostrich - head & neck tied in a knot Ostrich Date:

Red knot (Calidris canutus rogersi) incubating nest on a coastal gravel spit. Chukotka, Russia. June

The International Exhibition: painted decoration by T. Kershaw, of Baker-street, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: painted decoration by T. Kershaw, of Baker-street, 1862. The decorations by Mr. Kershaw...while they might be more harmonious in colouring are yet of a very satisfactory

The International Exhibition: painted decoration by T. Kershaw, of Baker-street, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: painted decoration by T. Kershaw, of Baker-street, 1862. The decorations by Mr. Kershaw...while they might be more harmonious in colouring are yet of a very satisfactory

A horses mane is prepared with knotted plaits before the Meath Hunt club fox hunt during a meet near Kells, Ireland December 22, 2018. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Africa, Benin, Grand Popo. Man repairing his fishing net. Detail

Elaborate Celtic cross marks a grave at a historic Irish church, County Mayo, Ireland

Westport Ireland, lobsters pots are ready to go to sea

Tie the Knot
Mystic Number

Knots No 3
Treechild

Knots No 1
Treechild

Knots No 2
Treechild

Knots No 4
Treechild

WW2 Valentines, Loves Me Knot!
A WW2 Valentines greetings card, the illustration portrays a Royal Navy sailor typing a knot, the cherub Cupid points his arrow towards him. Date: circa 1940s

New Place, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Shakespeare's Knot Garden and New Place, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

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"Unraveling the Mysteries: The Intricate World of Knots" Step into a world where knots hold secrets and stories, transcending time and cultures. From the legendary Alexander & Gordian Knot to the traditional Sri Lankan Geta Beraya and Udekkiya players, knots have woven their way through history. Picture yourself aboard The Metagama, sailing through uncharted waters, navigating both physical and metaphorical knots along the way. As you gaze at the mesmerizing Helix nebula captured in an infrared Spitzer image, its swirling patterns resemble intricate knots of cosmic proportions. Travel back to Brasenose College in 1675, where scholars grappled with intellectual challenges as complex as any knot. In Jean-Simon Berthelemy's oil on canvas masterpiece depicting Alexander cutting the Gordian Knot, we witness a pivotal moment that defied convention. Nature too has its own entangled wonders. Imagine spotting an Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus amidst roosting Knot Caldris canutus at Snettisham – a harmonious dance between species intertwined by nature's design. But not all they are tangible; some take form in unexpected ways. Meet a long Dachshund Dog whose elongated body seems like an endless loop - a living embodiment of a playful knot come to life. Witness thousands Calidris canutus swirling overhead in magnificent formations over the Wash off Snettisham RSPB Reserve. Their synchronized flight creates breathtaking displays that leave us marveling at their unity and precision. In Norfolk's serene landscape lies Snettisham RSPB Reserve - home to countless wintering Knot Calidris canutus seeking refuge from harsh conditions. Here they find solace within their tightly knit community, reminding us of the strength found in unity during challenging times. As fashion evolves throughout history, even clothing bears witness to the allure of knots.