This list is a shorter version of one on p. 12 of Speiser’s new book for those who are interested in reporting a field encounter of l-m braiding to the L-M BRIC.

1. No. of braiders

    • braider only
    • braider & beater
    • 2 braiders & a beater
    • other

2. Loops are mounted:

    • on fingers
    • around the hands

3. No. of loops:

4. Place name (country, city, village, etc.) where the record was taken.

In the case of 2A (Loops are mounted on fingers)

Hand position:

    • palms facing each other
    • palms up
    • palms down

Operator

    • index finger
    • small finger
    • ring finger
    • other

If possible ask:

  • What the braids are used for
  • The name of the braider(s)
  • Technique and color pattern
  • The name of the technique (if there is any)
  • Where, when and how the braider(s) learned the technique
  • It would be super if samples could be obtained!!