What is the History of Macramé Wall Hangings?
What is macramé? Macramé is the art of creating decorative pieces using string and knots. Wool, hemp, jute, cotton threads are often used as well as more modern fibers. They can be practical items such as mirror or shelf hangings or plant potholders - even earrings! They can also be magnificent works of art - a large macramé wall hanging, or bed covers add beauty, style, interest and texture to a room. Macramé can incorporate beads and rings to shape the fibers and to add color. The hanger at the top of a wall-hanging can be a simple rod of metal or wood or it can be something quirkier such as driftwood. The basic knots used in macramé are the reef knot (square knot) and a variety of hitch derivatives. The patterns that flow from these simple knots are anything but simple. Where does macramé originate? There are two theories about where Macramé originated. Some believe that 13th Century Arab weavers started the practice. They used a pattern of knots to finish off the excess ...