<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">picots</topic></authority><related type="broader"><topic>stitches</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>picot</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Refers to small loops of twisted thread, larger than the purl, generally appearing in a series to form an ornamental edging on lace, ribbon, or braid. In embroidery, the term may also refer to a raised knot similarly formed to represent a leaf, petal, ear of corn, or other similar shape. ]]></note></mads>