Gift adornment is a term used to describe decorations or embellishments added to a gift to make it more attractive. Two common examples of gift adornment are bows and bowknots. A BOW is a type of knot tied with two loops and two ends, usually made from ribbon or string. A bowknot is a type of BOW that is tied in a symmetrical knot, often with a decorative center. Both bows and bowknots are popular choices for gift adornment.