There is an overlooked philosophy hidden in the intertwining of a simple rope. Before the advent of heavy machinery or chemical adhesives, the human world was literally held together by the art of the knot. From the rigging of the great explorers’ ships to the intricate lacework of a wedding veil, the knot represents the point where human ingenuity meets the physical properties of friction and tension. To tie a knot is to perform a small, ancient miracle: taking a linear, one-dimensional object and transforming it into a three-dimensional tool capable of securing a heavy load or saving a life. It is a craft that requires no electricity and no…