Braid Wraps...

a little background:

In many cultures, decorations of the hair represented wealth, power, and social standing. Particularly in the Celtic and Native American traditions, the hair was braided on either side of the face, then wrapped with a piece of leather or cloth then decorated with assorted charms, etc. Warriors and hunters especially favored such tokens as they served a practical purpose as well as being decorative.

Although it is traditionally a man's decoration, a braid wrap is a statement and reminder of the strength of women today.

to put it in:

	Open the braid wrap by untying and unwinding the laces.
	Lay end of braid in the center of the "suede" side of the Braid Wrap. Leave a short (1") tail below the bottom edge.
	Fold the Braid Wrap around the braid one edge over the other, then wrap laces in opposite directions around the top. Pull tight to secure.
	Continue wrapping the laces around the wrap in opposite directions, pulling tight each time they cross.
	When you reach the bottom tie a square knot, pulling the first knot tight, and leaving the second just a bit more loose. You want it firm, but not impossible to untie. Enjoy!