Tie
Double-tie (square knot by two ties)
Ties two opposite corners together twice so the bundle stays closed and the knot does not slip.
- Meaning
- 'Tying twice' (두 번 = twice, 묶기 = tying)
- Does
- Basic closure: two opposite corners tied twice. The default in Korean guides.
- Used in
- Basic tie, Butterfly knot, Hairpin knot, Dumpling knot, Topknot, Bottle wrap with twisted handle, Handbag wrap, Book bundle, Shoulder bundle, Head-carried bundle
- 1Cross the right corner over the left and tuck it under to make the first tie.
- 2Cross the corners back the other way and tie a second time.
- 3Pull both ends to snug the knot against the object.
History & tradition
Everyday household practice; no datable origin
This is the ordinary closure used on bojagi for carrying and storing things: two opposite corners tied over the bundle, then tied again so the knot holds. It needs no special training, which is why every Korean guide starts with it and why most other wraps reuse it. Joseon household cloths were tied this way for markets, visits and storage; it is the same structure as the square/reef knot found worldwide.
It is the 'basic knot' modern guides teach first for holiday and gift wrapping, including the recent revival among younger buyers.
Neither source dates the knot; the link to the square knot is structural, not documentary.
Researched with medium confidence.