þráðvírar

Thráðvírar is an Icelandic term that translates to "wire threads" or "thread wires." It most commonly refers to a type of fine, flexible wire used in crafting, sewing, and various repair applications. These wires are often made of copper, brass, or steel and are characterized by their thin diameter and high tensile strength. Their flexibility allows them to be easily manipulated, bent, and woven, making them suitable for intricate work.

In traditional Icelandic crafts, thraðvírar have been used for embellishing textiles, creating delicate jewelry, and for mending fine fabrics. Their durability ensures that repairs made with them are long-lasting. Modern applications include beading, model making, and even in some specialized electrical wiring where flexibility is paramount. The term can also occasionally be used more metaphorically to describe very thin, almost invisible connections or pathways, but its primary meaning relates to the physical material.