Braided

Braided (Candle Flame) Tabby
Tiger-like vertical stripes with hollow centres, may break up into individual "candle-flame" patterns.
Classic Tabby ...

People often refer to mackerel tabby cats as tigers or tiger stripes and yet their pattern is a far cry from the bold braided patterns of the real tiger.

Body Markings: Body stripes shall generally be vertically aligned with encircling markings on neck, legs, and tail. Bold, braided, and non-uniform stripes are preferred. Belly and inside of legs must be marked. Paw pads and tail tip must be black.

See also: Ground color, Rosettes, Mackerel, Mackerel tabby, Contrast