In 19th century German armies, Guard and other elite regiments wore lengths of double braid (Doppellitze) encircling all or most of the collar as a mark of distinction.

Shoulder boards were piped with single and double yellow-gold braid, respectively, for junior and senior officers.

Most types of splices are used on 3 strand rope, but some can be done on 12 strand or greater single braided rope as well as most double braids.

Her red hair, so like his sister's, was made into double braids that lifted a little in the wind of her own passing.

A thick moustache flowed over fleshy lips, and a long, black, double braid hung over one shoulder.

Her hair was so long and heavy that she often complained that the weight of the elaborate double braids and pins gave her headaches.

She had long brown hair with double braids on each side (chief's braids) and green eyes.

Then there are the trousers with the double braid; and the description of Uncle Giff that you've given me.

A double braid.

The men who worked there all had these haircuts, shaved high on the sides, and the women had big double braids, rolled up like wheels of cheese.