A knotted rosary made with silk cord is strong and lasting due to a combination of material properties and construction technique:
1. Material: Silk Cord
- High tensile strength: Silk fibers are incredibly strong for their size. Though they are soft to the touch, they resist breaking under tension.
- Natural elasticity: Silk stretches slightly under stress, which helps it absorb shock without snapping.
- Durability: While delicate in appearance, silk is resistant to fraying when tightly woven or twisted, especially in cord form.
- Moisture resistance: Silk resists absorbing moisture compared to some other natural fibers, which helps prevent weakening over time.
2. Construction: Knotted Design
- No metal parts: Knotted rosaries rely on the knots themselves rather than mechanical fasteners, reducing points of failure.
- Secure knots: Each knot (often a barrel or
“tenner” knot) is tightly tied and won’t slip, keeping the structure intact over long-term use.
- Uniform stress distribution: The knotting distributes stress evenly throughout the cord, rather than concentrating it at one point, minimizing wear.
When made skillfully, a knotted silk rosary combines the natural strength and flexibility of silk with a time-tested design that enhances durability.
Seed of Faith by Sascha 