LACIS-Braiding Board. The making of braids has fascinated every culture and must date to the origins of man when the managing of hair was of a necessary concern. In modern times braiding is primarily done for adornment whether for costume; jewelry or home decor. The Lacis braiding board utilizes engineered modern materials; permits multi-strand braiding with four to twenty-four strands; requires no weights; is completely portable; extremely economical; and cotton; wool; silk; and metallic threads are perfect for using the braiding board. Constructed of precision cut Styrofoam this 5-1/2x5-1/2x1/2in board comes with twenty-four plastic thread winders; skeins of #3 Pearl Cotton and complete easy-to-follow instructions. Imported.