Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Knot

Agemaki Knot §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot. Found in Japanese armory.

Default orientation: free ends to base. No proper coloration.

Source: Kenmon Shokamon. Artist unknown. (Page 18.) Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.

Bourchier Knot §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot.

Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.

Bowen Knot (1) §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot.

This version with curved edges is typical, but also seen with straight lines.

Bowen Knot (2) §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot.

This version with straight edges is less common.

Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.

Bowen Knot (3) §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot.

Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.

Cavendish Knot or Savoy Knot (1) §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot.

Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.

Cavendish Knot or Savoy Knot (2) §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot.

Source: Sammelband Mehrerer Wappenbücher. Artist unknown. (Folio 15v.) Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.

Heneage Knot (1) §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot.

Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.

Heneage Knot (2) §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot.

Default orientation: two loops to chief. No proper coloration.

Source: Heraldry, Ancient and Modern. Artist: Unknown.

Hungerford Knot §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot. Also called a Dacre knot.

Often shown with charges tucked into the left and right loops.

Default orientation: center loop to chief. No proper coloration.

Lacy Knot (1) §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot.

Default orientation: crosswise. No proper coloration.

Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.

Lacy Knot (2) §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot.

Default orientation: one point to chief. No proper coloration.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.

Quatrefoil Knot (1) §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot.

Default orientation: one loop to chief. No proper coloration.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed).

Quatrefoil Knot (2) §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot.

Default orientation: one loop to chief. No proper coloration.

Artist: Elionora inghean Ui Cheallaigh.

Solomon's Knot (1) §

A geometric pattern found as an artistic motif throughout the ancient and medieval world.

This charge is not yet registered and would likely require documentation.

Adapted from images of medieval tile mosaics.

Solomon's Knot (2) §

A geometric pattern found as an artistic motif throughout the ancient and medieval world.

This charge is not yet registered and would likely require documentation.

Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.

Stafford Knot (1) §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot. Similar to an overhand knot.

Default orientation: ends in fess. No proper coloration.

Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.

Stafford Knot (2) §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot. Similar to an overhand knot.

Default orientation: ends in fess. No proper coloration.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed).

Stafford Knot (3) §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot. Similar to an overhand knot.

Default orientation: ends in fess. No proper coloration.

Source: Heraldry of Fish. Artist unknown.

Stafford Knot (4) §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot. Similar to an overhand knot.

Default orientation: ends in fess. No proper coloration.

Source: Some Feudal Lords and Their Seals. Artist unknown.

Suffolk Knot §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot.

Source: Heraldic Badges. Artist: Unknown. (From page 79.)

Trefoil Knot (1) §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot. See also the triquetra.

Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.

Trefoil Knot (2) §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot.

See also the triquetra.

Default orientation: one loop to chief. No proper coloration.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.

Knot of Two Hearts Voided and Braced §

A knotwork design formed of two interlaced heart shapes.

Source: Wappenbuch der Arlberg-Bruderschaft. Artist: Vigil Raber. (From page 258.)

Wake Knot or Ormonde Knot (1) §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot.

Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.

Wake Knot or Ormonde Knot (2) §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot.

Default orientation: fesswise. No proper coloration.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux.

Triquetra (1) §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot. See also the trefoil knot.

Default orientation: one point to chief. No proper coloration.

Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.

Triquetra (2) §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot. See also the trefoil knot.

Default orientation: one point to chief. No proper coloration.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown.

Triquetra (3) §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot. See also the trefoil knot.

Default orientation: one point to chief. No proper coloration.

Source: Wikimedia Commons. Artist: AnonMoos.

Triquetra Interlaced With An Annulet §

A length of cord interlaced into a stylized knot.

Default orientation: one point to chief. No proper coloration.

Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.