Quote Originally Posted by outback View Post

The string was wrapped around the base of the knot, once removed I wiggled the knot free of the cup, then the same for the cup to the handle.
I figure the string was either a filler, or the binder for the hair.
Maybe its why their called knots...?

I'll return...when its done.!!
Maybe the string was a home cure for a loose knot? I have not noticed a string before.