cords
OAB Definition
twisted strands of fibrous material which are used in book binding for sewing supports and endband cores.
A contemporary book artist might use any appropriate cylindrical, flexible material as cords for a supported sewing.
Linked Terms
Additional Resources
- Language of Bindings: Cord
- Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books A Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology: Flexible Sewing
- Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books A Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology: Recessed-Cord Sewing
- Conservation Wiki: BPG Sewing and Leaf Attachment- Sewn on Raised Cords