Braided weaving "Nonna"

"Nona" weaving is performed on the basis of armor technology, which is particularly resistant to mechanical damages. On reliability, it is not inferior to the "Rombo" (male variation), but it looks more light and elegant, so women choose it more often.

Braided weaving

This technology got its name due to the resemblance to chainmail. Ornaments made on the basis of this technique can be distinguished by two features:

• Two-sided sanding of the links, giving the product additional shine;
• The elements are fastened in one plane, providing resistance to tension and rubbing.

This type of connection links means not only a flat weave, but also a bulk, which is also famous for its strength. Brigandine technology allows you to create a fairly massive exterior decoration, so it is often used for men's products.

Features of Nonna

This variation is very elegant, unlike most types of armor plaiting, so its production is confined to the female half of the population. If you want to make men's chains or bracelets in this technique, they operate on the thickness and shape of the links, making them angular and massive. For additional gloss on the surface of the decoration, apply a diamond face that glitters when exposed to light.

This weaving is sometimes unjustifiably confused with "Figaro" because of the alternation of links of different shapes. Visually, they have nothing in common, because in the first case the elements are in each other and form a double mating, while the second one is single.

Manual and machine binding

Technology in the jewelry industry has moved far ahead, so the creation of chain decorations has become much simpler. Now the weaving of the chain "Nona" is carried out manually and mechanically.

The first variant is encountered less often, only when more massive links are required, since automatic mating allows to obtain elements with a thickness of no more than 0.2 mm. Thus, machine manufacturing is ideal for women's weaving, requiring grace and subtlety of lines.

But despite the apparent fragility of the decoration, it in any case retains its strength, which is important for constant wear.

Who will do

As it was said earlier, now "Nonna" is referred to as unisex jewelry, but the representatives of the stronger sex rarely buy them. They are much closer to men's chains, made in the technique of "Rhombus", because such products are more massive and angular.

Such an elegant netting, of course, can suit a young man, but only his hand-made version, the thickness of which exceeds the machine knitting. But girls should not limit themselves. The "Nonna" weave will always face them, and it does not matter which product is made in this technique.

However, not so long ago there was a combined variation uniting "Figaro" and "grandmother's network". While it is produced only by machine, so the chains on sale are rather thin. In addition, such products are less robust, since the impregnation of single round links slightly disturbs the original structure of the weave. Jewelry created on the basis of this technique, have an impersonal appearance, so it is quite suitable for both men and women.

Gold or silver

Chain products "Nona" are made from any precious metal, it remains only to choose the vending option. But some people by type of appearance may not be suitable for gold or silver, so it is worth analyzing this point in more detail.

Yellow metal is suitable for people with dark skin, blond hair and eyes. He will emphasize these details of appearance, but in moderation, not focusing on something specific. In addition, there is an opinion that the gold weaving "Nona" (or any other product from this material) has a curative effect: it normalizes the cardiovascular system and the musculoskeletal system, and also just lifts the mood in the malaise and fatigue.

Silver is the exact opposite of the yellow metal. It decorates people with pale skin, dark hair or noble gray hair, pleasantly emphasizing its shade. Particularly advantageous against the background of silver are cold colors, so it is also suitable for owners of ash-blond hair or steel blond.

In its properties, the silver weave "Nona" is strikingly different from gold. This metal has long been known for its positive effect on the human body, so it is still continuing to make amulets from it. Among other things, silver brings calm, relieves of neuroses and relieves excess tension.

Of course, do not use your favorite jewelry to get rid of the negative, otherwise very soon its useful properties will come to naught or begin to act against the owner of the product.

What to give preference, everyone chooses independently. If a person is extremely attached to a particular metal, the tips described in this section will not be of use to him. The only thing to be reckoned with is a sense of proportion, since even such a simple ornament as a chain "Nonna" can spoil the image in inept hands.

Fun fact

Many still believe that the netting "Nona" got its name in honor of a certain woman, since such cases are not uncommon. In fact, "Nona" is just a convenient abbreviation for the Italian word combination, which translates as "grandma's weaving". However, what is the reason for such a cozy name, today it is difficult to guess, since references to this have not been preserved.