| Bowen knot | |
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| Names | Bowen knot, Bowen's knot, Tristram knot, True-lover's knot |
| Related | Unknot, Carrick bend |
| Typical use | Heraldic emblem |
| Caveat | Not a practical knot |
Swedish road sign for national heritage.
The Bowen knot is not a true knot, but is rather an emblem, sometimes used in heraldic designs. It consists of a rope in the form of a continuous loop laid out as an upright square shape with loops at each of the four corners. Since the rope is not actually knotted, it would in topological terms be considered an unknot.
See also
References
- Glossary including Bowen's Knot.
- Heraldic Templates — Knots.
