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Nautical Knotworks
Nautical Knotworks (NK) is a small business located in Bethany Beach, Delaware, which specialize
in Maritime fancyworks. Fancywork, which has had it beginnings on the high seas to pass time for the early mariners has
become synonymous with all traditional maritime decorations; including trim work, utilitarian clothing accessories, and
ceremonial items. NK is proud to market local handmade fancywork by
Lt. CMD Wayne Stacey (USCG Ret.)
; a 30-year veteran of the sea.
Marime Fancywork throughout history
Fancywork and other nautical-type items (mostly handmade) did not start as an art. It began as a way to occupy the time of a great many sailors during the age of sail. When you were on a whale-ship and looking at four years before you returned to your home port, and sometimes six months between landfalls, it was next to impossible to stay occupied and sane, especially when you consider that a whaler carried more men than were necessary to just work the ship, so most men either did scrimshaw with scraps of whalebone from their harvests or, more rarely, fancy knotwork.
Advancement in the US Coast Guard
Congratulations to Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Jodie Knox for her advancement in the United States Coast Guard. LTJG Knox started her career as an enlisted personnel and advanced to the Ranks of LTJG. LCDR Wayne Stacey (Ret.) of Nautical Knotworks presented LT Knox with a ceremonial paddle by on May the 6th 2009. The event took place on the US Naval base Washington DC.
Custom Knotworks:
All items here are made by master knotwork artist Wayne Stacey. The items found within these pages are custom designed to fit your needs. Just call Wayne or send an e-mail with your requiements. We will give you a quote and a shipping date for your convenience.
