This week I wanted to learn where macramé started. For those who do not know, macramé pieces are made up of many knots. Some can be made by repeating one knot over and over, while others are made up of several different knots.
After doing some reading, I have discovered that no one can pinpoint where it started, but there are ideas where it may have come from. Its origin can be attributed to Arabic weavers in the 13th century who used the knots to finish the loose ends of tapestries . Its origin is also linked to third-century China’s wall hangings and textiles. I was surprised to read that sailors are to thank for keeping macramé knots around, as it was a common pastime on the ships and they would sell and trade their macramé goods, which introduced the art around the world (Modern Macramé).
In the 1970’s, Macramé was very popular and it was very common to see many pieces of macramé in a household. It soon became very outdated and quickly filled the thrift stores. Now, it is now making a booming comeback and is beginning to fill homes again. This is why I have decided to learn how to make macramé pieces. I think it could be a fun easy craft to make for Christmas or Mother’s Day, so children are bringing home crafts parents can actually use.
Cited
Modern Macramé. “Macramé: A Short History”. June 30, 2018. https://modernmacrame.com/blogs/journal/how-macrame-came-to-be Accessed on September 30, 2022.
