Well, you take lengths of wire and weave it into a chain. can be used for bracelets, necklaces, clothing trim, decoration... actual name for it is trichinopoly...

check out:

http://issuu.com/acriacao/docs/vikingsilver 

and

http://pinterest.com/relicuus/viking-knit/ 

depending on color, sizeing design, it can be for either guys or gals...

i think he wants a balloon knot instead