Simple - you can remove the twigs for use as kindling or to jab the insolent, in self-defence or simply for amusement when one does not wish to soil his gloves.

 

Aha, and there you are. Now where in the world did I put that darn chicken? :icon_scratch:

 

JJR512:

225 posts and you do not own your copy of The Encyclopedia of Men's Clothes now easily downloadable??

If you did you could instantly find all the types of pockets:

Besom (Pronounced "bee zom") or Piped -- The inset pocket opening is finished on one or both sides (top and bottom called a double besom) with a welt, a narrow folded piece of fabric (aka Piping or Cording) to show just the slit of the pocket. The finishing technique reinforces the pocket opening. This style is more flattering to heavy men, since it draws less attention to the waist and has less fabric there.
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Have no fear, Andy! Buying your encyclopedia is on my list of things I need to do after I get a job! :smile:

 

Besom pockets are also known as jetted pockets. Jetted is the term I usually use. Breast pockets are usually not besom pockets, but rather welted pockets.

 

years ago tailors called it a piped pocket. some called it a double piped pocket.
but besom sounds more elegant. things change.