Going round and round endlessly

@JudyEv (385142)
Rockingham, Australia
July 20, 2026 10:03pm CST
I am calling the ‘knot’ in the photo an example of an ‘endless knot’. The endless knot is a sacred symbol with deep roots in Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism and Chinese culture. The photo is of a mat that was on the training sailing ship Leeuwin. There were a number of these of varying sizes and all for sale. I turned it over and the two ends are taped together. I might try to find a pattern and see if I can make the knot myself.
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@DaddyEvil (175988)
• United States
13h
That would be dangerous on a ship or if someone was having trouble walking. I asked Pretty to take up the bathroom rug. We'll just have to do without it until after I talk with the neurologist. I'm having trouble walking and tripped on the edge of the bathroom mat a few days ago. If you learn how to make those, I bet you could make money selling them.
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@DaddyEvil (175988)
• United States
9h
@sallypup I have and use a cane with four legs. There are no unmanly questions you could ask that I won't answer.
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@sallypup (69510)
• Centralia, Washington
12h
@DaddyEvil Forgive me for this unmanly question: do you have and use a walker in your house? I agree. Get all rugs off your floors.
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@Fleura (35830)
• United Kingdom
10h
Our neighbour, who is in her 90s, tripped on a rug and fell flat on her face a few weeks ago. One broken nose and some nasty bruises and now her daughters have taken up all the rugs.
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@teamfreak16 (44528)
• Denver, Colorado
13h
I have an armband tattoo of a Celtic knot, but it's fading.
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@Fleura (35830)
• United Kingdom
10h
When I was a teenager I used to think I would do something like that.
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@teamfreak16 (44528)
• Denver, Colorado
9h
@Fleura - I got it back in the early 90's, so you can imagine how much it's faded over the years.
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@Fleura (35830)
• United Kingdom
5h
@teamfreak16 It's one of those designs that you might think is 'timeless' but of course it isn't, it's very much late 80s/early 90s.
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@celticeagle (191575)
• Boise, Idaho
6h
I bet you can do it. It is an attractive design.
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@ptrikha_2 (49871)
• India
8h
This seems to have been created from components of a Rope and may be many ships have similar kinds. You mention of religious significance is interesting. I wonder if it is similar to the "string" theory I have heard in some places.
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@Juliaacv (56982)
• Canada
6h
I do like this knot quite a bit. I believe that I have seen variations of it used as placemats for outdoor dining. It would make for a good mat outside of a home, where it could catch any mud on your shoes.
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@Shiva49 (28526)
• Singapore
5h
In a way, the endless knot resonates with "The timeless truth that "the soul is never born" originates in Chapter 2, Verse 20 of the Bhagavad Gita. It explains that the inner essence of a person (the Atman) is eternal and changeless, merely passing through physical bodies like changing clothes.". "The soul is neither born, nor does it ever die; nor having once existed, does it ever cease to be. The soul is without birth, eternal, immortal, and ageless." is what Hindus are led to believe.
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@snowy22315 (210951)
• United States
7h
So it has some kind of religious symbolism then? I didn't know that
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@Nawsheen (28812)
• Mauritius
6h
I had no idea that knot had such a rich history behind it. It's interesting that something which looks so simple can carry so much symbolism across different cultures. If you do end up making one yourself, I'd be curious to see how it turns out. It looks like one of those projects that's much trickier than it first appears.
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@Orson_Kart (8478)
• United Kingdom
6h
For a time, I was fascinated by knots. I had a book, which I no longer have, which showed how to do them. There are many different knots and for different uses. Can’t recall making an endless knot, but it looks more decorative than practical. No good to me!
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@jstory07 (149031)
• Roseburg, Oregon
10h
I bet you can make the knot your self.
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• United States
2h
I would love to see a picture if you can make that knot yourself.
@sallypup (69510)
• Centralia, Washington
12h
I wouldn't mind that knot on a table but keep it off the floor!
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@TheHorse (239088)
• Walnut Creek, California
13h
Taped together? That made me chuckle.
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@Deepizzaguy (123431)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13h
I like the endless knot that was seen on this post.
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@rebelann (117719)
• El Paso, Texas
2h
I am sure you will figure out how to do one.
@wolfgirl569 (137701)
• Marion, Ohio
3h
That would be fun to make
@just4him (323275)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4h
I love the design. I hope you can find the pattern for it.
@JESSY3236 (22464)
• United States
2h
cool mat.